Man hospitalized after Lexington Road shooting near St. Matthews as Louisville police search for witnesses

Shooting reported Sunday evening in the 3700 block of Lexington Road

A man was taken to the hospital Sunday evening, January 18, 2026, after a shooting on Lexington Road near the St. Matthews area, Louisville Metro Police confirmed. Investigators have not announced any suspects or arrests, and the case remains active.

Police were dispatched shortly after 6:30 p.m. to the 3700 block of Lexington Road following a report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. Police rendered first aid until emergency medical personnel arrived. The victim was transported to UofL Hospital, where his injuries were described as non-life-threatening.

Non-Fatal Shooting Unit leading investigation

The Louisville Metro Police Department’s Non-Fatal Shooting Unit is handling the case. Authorities have not released the victim’s name, age, or condition beyond the initial assessment, and no details were provided about what led up to the shooting or whether multiple people were involved.

As with many early-stage shooting investigations, detectives are working to establish a timeline and identify anyone who may have seen or recorded relevant activity in the area. Police have indicated they are seeking information from the public, including video from nearby surveillance systems and doorbell cameras.

• Time of call: shortly after 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026
• Location: 3700 block of Lexington Road, near St. Matthews
• Victim: adult male; hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries
• Status: no suspects announced; no arrests reported

What is known and what remains unclear

Police have not publicly clarified whether the shooting occurred outdoors or inside a building, whether it followed an argument, or whether it may have been targeted. Investigators also have not announced the number of shots fired or whether a firearm has been recovered.

Anyone with information, or with surveillance video that may help investigators, is being asked to contact Louisville Metro Police through the department’s anonymous tip line.

How residents can help investigators

Investigators commonly rely on witness accounts and digital evidence gathered shortly after an incident, particularly in commercial corridors and residential neighborhoods where private cameras may capture passing vehicles or people near the scene. Residents and business owners in the Lexington Road area who believe their cameras may have recorded activity around the time of the shooting are encouraged to preserve footage.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected to be released if detectives identify suspects or develop further public-safety information.