Early-morning double shooting outside Shively’s Club 7 leaves one dead, second man hospitalized Monday
What happened
A double shooting outside a Shively adult entertainment venue left one man dead and a second man hospitalized early Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, prompting an active investigation and renewed calls for witnesses to come forward.
Police said officers were dispatched around 3:20 a.m. to the 2800 block of 7th Street Road, near the intersection with Arcade Avenue, after reports of gunfire. At the scene, officers located two men suffering from gunshot wounds.
One victim, described by police as a man believed to be in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim, described as a man believed to be in his 30s, was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries police characterized as non-life-threatening.
Scene details and investigative status
Authorities identified the location as outside Club 7. Police at the scene reported physical evidence consistent with a shooting in the immediate area, including multiple shell casings on the roadway and visible damage to the front of the building.
As of Monday, police said no suspects had been identified and no arrests had been announced. Investigators had not publicly released the names of the victims, the type of firearm used, or a confirmed sequence of events leading to the shooting.
Police indicated the incident did not appear random and was being treated as targeted. Investigators were working to determine how the two victims were connected to each other and what occurred in the minutes leading up to the gunfire.
What officials are asking the public to do
Police are asking anyone who was in the area around the time of the shooting—particularly patrons, employees, drivers passing through the corridor, or nearby residents—to share information that could help establish a timeline, identify vehicles, or locate potential surveillance footage.
- Shively Police Department (non-emergency): 502-448-6181
- Anonymous tip line: 502-930-2773
Investigators are seeking any details that may help identify the shooter or clarify what led up to the gunfire, including video from nearby cameras and eyewitness accounts.
What remains unknown
Key details remained unconfirmed Monday morning, including the circumstances that preceded the shooting, whether multiple shooters were involved, and whether the victims were targeted based on a prior dispute. Police had not released information indicating an ongoing threat to the broader public beyond the need for witnesses to assist the investigation.
The case remains open and active.