LOUISVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Louisville Metro Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own after her battle with cancer.
On Tuesday, June 10, the Louisville Metro Police Foundation announced the death of Detective Michelle Rusch after over a decade of serving the Louisville community through the Crimes Against Children Unit.
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“The loss of Detective Rusch is deeply felt throughout our department. She was not only a respected colleague but also a cherished friend. Her absence leaves a void that cannot be filled,” the Louisville Metro Police Department said.
She was recently recognized by the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Kentucky and Attorney General Russell Coleman as a Legendary Partner of 2025. The foundation said this was “a powerful reminder of the lives she touched and the difference she made.”
Rusch’s husband, Kent, also serves as a detective for the department…