Louisville Mother Mourns Son After Fatal Shooting: Terry Tidwell Killed in Portland Neighborhood Gunfire

Louisville Mother Mourns Son After Fatal Shooting, Terry Tidwell Killed in Portland Neighborhood Gunfire.

LOUISVILLE, KY — Lori Robbins Foster is grappling with an unimaginable loss after her son, 44-year-old Terry Tidwell, was shot and killed last week in a Portland neighborhood. The tragic incident has left the community shaken and Robbins Foster struggling to make sense of her son’s untimely death.

Police responded last Tuesday to reports of gunfire near the intersection of 29th and Rowan Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered Tidwell had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, but no suspects have been publicly identified at this time.

For Robbins Foster, the tragedy hits even closer to home. She learned that her son had been walking down the street after leaving a friend’s house when he was struck by gunfire. “We don’t understand why someone would take someone’s life,” Robbins Foster said, expressing the heartbreak and confusion that many families face in the wake of sudden violence.

The shooting has left a lasting impact on the neighborhood, with bullet holes in a nearby car serving as a grim reminder of the violence that unfolded. Community members and neighbors have expressed condolences and support for Robbins Foster and her family during this devastating time.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident, urging anyone with information to come forward to aid in solving the case. As the family mourns, they are calling for justice and peace, hoping that no other family will have to endure a loss like theirs in the Portland area.