08/23/2026
Two women were killed this morning at Family Scholar House, in the heart of the community I have the privilege to represent. I am heartbroken for their families and loved ones, and for everyone at Family Scholar House carrying the weight of this terrible loss.
I know Family Scholar House and the extraordinary work it does. It is a place built to give women and families safety, stability, and the chance to build a new future. Many of the families it serves have already endured domestic violence, housing insecurity, and profound hardship.
That two women lost their lives to violence in a place meant to offer safety and hope is especially devastating.
My heart is with every resident, child, staff member, and neighbor affected by this tragedy. No woman should live in fear of violence, and every family deserves to feel safe in the place they call home.
Two people were shot and killed early Sunday morning at Family Scholar House near the University of Louisville campus.