LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Two women were shot and killed early Sunday morning at Family Scholar House near the University of Louisville campus.
Louisville Metro Police said its officers responded along with UofL Police officers around 1:45 a.m. to find two women shot. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
Family Scholar House sits at the corner of 5th and Lee streets on the edge of campus. In a social media post Sunday morning, UofL called it a "heartbreaking event for the entire Louisville community." Neither of the victims were students, UofL said.
"Family Scholar House is a non-profit organization committed to helping student parents and their children — many of whom have previously experienced persistent poverty, unstable housing, and, often, domestic violence – achieve a fresh start through the transformative power of education," the university wrote on social media. "Our hearts go out to the residents of Scholar House and their loved ones as they grieve and attempt to process this horrific violence."
"While we have no reason to believe there is a current threat to campus, the UofL community is asked to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior by calling UofL Police at (502) 852-6111," the university said.
UofL encouraged any students, faculty or staff to download the SafeZone app to ensure they're receiving timely safety alerts for this or any other incident.
"Counseling is available at the UofL Counseling Center for students who may be affected or struggling to process this situation, and employees may receive support through the Employee Assistance Program," UofL wrote.
Anyone who has information that could help investigators is asked to call LMPD's anonymous tip line at 574-LMPD (5673). Tips also can be submitted anonymously through LMPD's online tip portal.
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