A juvenile, the second person charged in the case, is charged with murder after a 21-year-old man was shot at the Greenwood Boat Ramp in June.
In a news release Tuesday, Louisville Metro Police only identified the juvenile as “ML.” No age was given. The juvenile is charged with murder, assault, tampering with physical evidence and possession of a handgun by a minor.
The first person arrested in the case and facing charges is 21 year-old James O. Reece, of Louisville. He was arrested two days after the fatal shooting on June 18 that left one young man dead and another in the hospital.
LMPD spokesperson Aaron Ellis said at the time of the shooting that officers responded to a report of a shooting around 3 a.m. in the 8200 block of Greenwood Road, near Cane Run Road. Officers found 21-year-old Jayson Manookian, who had been shot. Ellis said officers applied a chest seal and EMS transported him to UofL Hospital where he died from his injuries.
Ellis said another man was brought to the hospital by private means with a gunshot wound from the same incident. His injuries were not considered life-threatening, according to Ellis. However, that man’s family identified him as 19-year-old Dennis James and said his injuries are severe.
The victim’s father said the bullet did a lot of damage to the inside of him and his son faces a long recovery. He said his injuries may prevent him from ever walking again.
There have been at least 85 homicides in Louisville so far in 2024, a pace that would put the year among the deadliest in the city’s history. On top of those who have died, Louisville Metro Police Department said nearly 200 people have survived being shot in 2024. That includes 19-year-old James.
Source: WDRB
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