Do you know who murdered Stephon Harris? In the early morning hours of July 30, 2016, a hotel parking lot in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, became the final scene in the life of 28-year-old Stephon Harris. Known affectionately as 'Man' to his loved ones, Harris was discovered shot to death behind a black fence in the parking lot of the Hampton Inn on East Jefferson Street. Louisville Metro Police officers who were working off-duty at a nearby nightclub heard the gunshots and found Harris, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and
was pronounced dead at the scene. It was unclear to investigators why he was at the hotel, as he was not a registered guest.
Stephon Harris was remembered by his family as a devoted father of five who deeply cared for his siblings and wanted to keep his family united. His aunt, Betty Ramos, described him as a 'human with a heart' who was a real, living person, not just another statistic in the city's growing list of unsolved homicides. Beyond his family life, Harris was actively involved in his community, often volunteering with the anti-violence organization Hood 2 Hood in an effort to bring about positive change.
Despite the passage of time and the profound loss experienced by his family, justice for Stephon Harris remains elusive. His murder was one of 48 unsolved homicides investigated by the Louisville Metro Police Department in 2016. Years after his death, his family continues to hold vigils and make public pleas for information, hoping that someone with knowledge of the crime will come forward. His mother, Simona Minter, has persistently sought answers in her son's killing. As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with his death. The family and police continue to ask anyone with information to contact the anonymous tip line at 574-LMPD.
