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Do you know who murdered Lee Trowell?
In the early morning hours of January 15, 2017, the life of Lee Edward Trowell, a 50-year-old Black male, was tragically cut short on Vermont Avenue in west Louisville. His death marked the first fatal shooting of the new year in the city. Trowell was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before 5 a.m.
The incident, which occurred at a residence located at 3138 Vermont Avenue, launched a homicide investigation by the Louisville Metro Police D ...Read More
In the early morning hours of January 15, 2017, the life of Lee Edward Trowell, a 50-year-old Black male, was tragically cut short on Vermont Avenue in west Louisville. His death marked the first fatal shooting of the new year in the city. Trowell was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before 5 a.m.
The incident, which occurred at a residence located at 3138 Vermont Avenue, launched a homicide investigation by the Louisville Metro Police D ...Read More
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Lee Trowell
January 13, 2023
Male
Black / African American
Louisville
KY
2017-01-15
2017-01-15
50
Lee
Trowell
12/03/2025
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I've been following the Lee Trowell case since it happened, and it's gut-wrenching t... ...Read More
10/17/2023
I've been following the Lee Trowell case since it happened, and it's gut-wrenching t... ...Read More
10/17/2023
Does anyone have any more details on the neighborhood where Lee Trowell was found? I keep reading ab... ...Read More
06/14/2023
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