A Saturday evening gathering of teenagers in the Russell neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, ended in tragedy when 16-year-old Shavon Ross was shot and killed behind a home in the 600 block of S. 24th Street. Police responded about 6:30 p.m. and found Ross suffering from multiple gunshot wounds; she was pronounced dead at the scene. Another teenager was wounded but survived with non-life-threatening injuries.

Witnesses and family say the violence began with a dispute among a group of teenagers that escalated into a physical fight and then into a shooting. Family members believe Ross may have been the intended target, and the location is described as a regular hangout where dozens of local youth sometimes gathered. A 16-year-old male juvenile later turned himself in and was charged with murder and attempted murder; he is being held at the Jefferson County Youth Center and his name has not been released because he has not been charged as an adult.

If anyone was at the gathering or has information about the dispute that led to this shooting, please share what is known.