LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville Metro Corrections officer is facing charges for allegedly aiding a shooting suspect in evading authorities following a violent crime earlier this month. Kanita Freeman, 37, appeared in court Wednesday to face accusations of facilitating assault and robbery after she reportedly helped a man who had shot and robbed another individual on January 4, 2025.
According to court documents, Freeman knowingly picked up the suspect after the shooting in the 100 block of E. Southland Boulevard. The victim, who had been shot multiple times in the torso and face, was rushed to UofL Hospital where he underwent surgery. The injuries left him partially paralyzed and still recovering from gunshot wounds to several vital organs.
Police said they responded to the scene shortly after the incident and found the victim, who claimed that his phone, keys, and $5,000 in cash had been stolen during the attack. Authorities soon identified two suspects, who fled the scene on foot. Surveillance footage showed one of the suspects getting into Freeman’s car, which was seen leaving the area.
According to the court documents, the suspect was later observed entering Freeman’s home with a handgun in the front pocket of his hoodie. He was later seen leaving her residence in different clothes. Freeman’s alleged involvement in the case prompted a warrant for her arrest, which led to her turning herself in on Wednesday.
Freeman, who has been a Metro Corrections officer, pleaded not guilty to the charges. She was placed on home incarceration after her $10,000 bond was partially secured. The court set a return date for next Thursday, where Freeman will face further proceedings.
A spokesperson for Metro Corrections confirmed that Freeman had been placed on unpaid administrative leave following her arrest. The department has yet to comment on the specific details of the investigation.
As the legal process continues, Freeman’s case raises concerns about misconduct within law enforcement and the potential consequences for public trust in correctional institutions.
