Man hospitalized with non-life-threatening foot injury after late-night shooting on Erica Way in Valley Station

Shooting reported near midnight; victim taken to UofL Hospital

A man was hospitalized late Thursday after being shot in Louisville’s Valley Station neighborhood, in an incident that police say remains under investigation with no suspect publicly identified.

Louisville Metro Police officers responded to a report of gunfire in the 6100 block of Erica Way shortly before 11:40 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. At the scene, officers found an adult male who had been shot in the foot. He was transported to UofL Hospital, and authorities indicated he is expected to survive.

What is known — and what remains unclear

Investigators have not released the victim’s name, age, or other identifying information. Police also have not disclosed details about what led to the shooting, whether the victim and shooter knew each other, or whether the incident occurred outdoors or inside a residence.

As of early Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, police had not announced an arrest or released a description of a suspect or vehicle. No additional injuries were reported in the initial police account.

How non-fatal shootings are typically investigated

In Louisville, gunfire investigations generally involve canvassing the immediate area for witnesses, reviewing available surveillance footage from nearby homes or businesses, and collecting physical evidence such as shell casings. In cases where victims survive, investigators also seek interviews that can help establish a timeline, identify potential motives, and determine whether the shooting was targeted or random.

Authorities have not said whether evidence recovered at the scene on Erica Way suggests a single shooter or multiple people involved.

Public information request and tips

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the department’s anonymous tip line at 502-574-LMPD (5673). Tips may be especially important in incidents where few details are immediately available, including cases involving late-night gunfire and limited witness cooperation.

• Location: 6100 block of Erica Way, Valley Station

• Time reported: Just before 11:40 p.m., Feb. 12, 2026

• Victim condition: Shot in the foot; expected to survive

• Suspect information: Not released; no arrests announced

Police have not released further details about the circumstances of the shooting as the investigation continues.