LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville’s mayor announced Thursday that June saw the fewest homicides in 11 years.
Throughout the first half of 2025, homicides are down from 83 to 53, which is a 36% decrease, according to the mayor’s office. Nonfatal shootings went down from 191 in 2024 to 135 this year.
“The data is clear: our efforts to combat gun violence through neighborhood outreach, collaboration with community groups, and stronger law enforcement are resulting in fewer shootings and homicides in Louisville,” Mayor Craig Greenberg said. “But as I’ve said since day one, even one victim is too many, and we will continue to double down on our efforts to stop the violence.”…