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1 killed, 1 injured in Smoketown shooting

La'Deju Neal died at University of Louisville hospital after a shooting on Clay Street.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One woman was killed in a shooting near Smoketown Saturday night.

The coroner's office confirmed La'Deju Neal, 32, died at UofL Hospital after a shooting on the 700 block of S. Clay Street.

LMPD responded to the shooting at around 11 p.m. Saturday. Neal was taken to the hospital in critical condition. A short time later, a second victim arrived at the hospital by private transport. His injuries were non-life threatening.

Neal died the next day. The LMPD Homicide Unit is investigating.

Police said they do not believe either shooting is connected to protests.

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