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William Clay

Case from Louisville, KY dated Nov 25, 2017

Victim Details

William Clay

January 14, 2023

Male

Black / African American

Louisville

KY

2017-11-25

2017-11-25

37

William

Clay

06/22/2026

1


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In the early morning hours of November 25, 2017, the life of William Clay III, a 37-year-old Black male, was tragically cut short in what police believe was a home invasion in Louisville, Kentucky. Residing in the city's East End, Clay was a father to a young son and was known in his community as a respected individual. He was an employee at the Ford Motor Company and also the proprietor of his own cleaning business.

The incident occurred at his home on Heafer Road, where he was discovere ...
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  • Father shot, killed in home invasion in Louisville's East End - WAVE 3
  • Victim identified in fatal shooting near Berrytown Park - WLKY
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