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Louisville Investigator Charged After Shooting Boyfriend in Dispute

12/18/2025

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Tracy Carter, a 45-year-old investigator for Louisville's Office of Inspector General, faces second-degree assault charges after allegedly shooting her boyfriend during a domestic dispute on December 13.
The incident occurred outside Carter's Fern Creek home, where she reportedly fired at her boyfriend's vehicle and struck him in the arm.
The boyfriend was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Carter has been suspended.
Her bond is set at $100,000 and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 23.

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Tracy Carter, a 45-year-old investigator for Louisville's Office of Inspector General, faces second-degree assault charges after allegedly shooting her boyfriend during a domestic dispute on December 13.
The incident occurred outside Carter's Fern Creek home, where she reportedly fired at her boyfriend's vehicle and struck him in the arm.
The boyfriend was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Carter has been suspended.
Her bond is set at $100,000 and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 23.