Louisville, Kentucky – The Kentucky State Police are confirming that the sixteen year old girl who was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert has been found in Louisville. The Alert was issued after the girl was abducted at gun point from a motel in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
Authorities say the girl was located, walking down the street near Churchill Downs. She was transported to Kosair Children's Hospital for observation. This was the first time the Amber Alert system had been activated for an abduction in Kentucky.