2 men shot on Bardstown Road near the Highlands after LMPD said fights started outside popular bars

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Two men were shot late early Sunday morning after fighting near two popular Bardstown Road bars spilled out into the streets.

Louisville Metro Police said its Summer Task Force officers were on scene all night and were already present when both shootings occurred.

The first shooting happened just after 2:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of Bardstown Road. Officers found a 28-year-old man shot in the leg, an injury he's expected to survive following treatment at UofL Hospital.

A little more than an hour later, around 3:45 a.m., officers found a 29-year-old man shot in the leg in the 1100 block of Bardstown Road. He was also transported to UofL Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

LMPD said both shootings happened after fighting began near The Hub and Atomic, two businesses on Bardstown Road just south of Grinstead Drive. In total, police said they arrested 15 people Saturday night, including four juveniles, and seized four guns.

The arrests occurred between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. with all but two stemming from fighting.

Police said nine warrants were served, six on one of the people arrested and three on another.

In a statement, the Louisville Hospitality Association said its working closely with authorities to address the large crowds.

The statement can be read below:

"The Louisville Hospitality Association has been working closely with the Mayors Office, LMPD, JCSO, neighborhood associations, and ABC to address large crowds loitering in the Highlands. The size of these crowds has negatively impacted multiple businesses on the corridor, as they impede traffic and block entrances and exits. Further the commission of crimes, ranging from open containers, fights, to firearms violations continues to plague the area! We commend the work of LMPD and JCSO at the direction of the Mayor to combat the ongoing issue. The large majority of these crowds are not bar or restaurant patrons , and are creating an unsafe environment for our regulars, businesses and neighbors. The LHA does not tolerate or condone violence, and our number one priority is safety! We will continue to monitor this situation and work with city officials and neighbors to identify issues and address them swiftly."

Police said they don't have any suspects in either shooting. Anyone with information in these or any other cases is encouraged to call LMPD's anonymous Crime Tip Line at 502-574-LMPD (5673). Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the department's online Crime Tip Portal by clicking here.

This story may be updated.