Do you know who murdered Nicholas Morris?
On a Tuesday morning in late April of 2020, tragedy struck in the Park Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. Nicholas Morris, a 22-year-old Black / African American male, became the victim of a fatal shooting on April 28, 2020. The events unfolded around 11:30 a.m. in the 1300 block of S. 20th St., where Louisville Metro Police officers responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a grim scene.
Officers found Nicholas Morris with critical injuries from at least one gunshot wound. He was inside a black car that had crashed in an alley near 20th Street and Woodland Avenue. Adding to the horror, the vehicle was on fire. First responders worked to extinguish the flames that scorched the car. Morris was rushed to the University of Louisville Hospital in critical condition. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he succumbed to his injuries later that evening. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office later confirmed that his death was a result of gunshot wounds and thermal injuries.
In the wake of the shooting, the Louisville Metro Police Department's Homicide Unit launched an investigation into Morris's death. Authorities canvassed the neighborhood, seeking to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting. As of the initial reports, no arrests had been made in connection with the homicide. Police have not publicly identified any suspects or a motive in the case. They have urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact their anonymous tip line. The investigation into the death of Nicholas Morris remains ongoing, leaving his family and community searching for answers and awaiting justice.
