Zemenfes Tekle

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On April 12, 2016, 33-year-old Zemenfes Tekle was tragically shot and killed in his home on Cecil Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. Tekle, who had moved to Louisville from Ethiopia in 2014, was struck by a stray bullet while he slept in his bed. The shot that killed him was fired from outside, targeting his roommate, who was on the porch at the time. Authorities believe the bullet that pierced the house was not intended for Tekle, making his death a heartbreaking instance of being in the wrong pla ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Zemenfes Tekle

    January 13, 2023

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Louisville

    KY

    2016-04-12

    33

    Zemenfes

    Tekle

    10/11/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    I am devastated to learn about the tragic death of Zemenfes. He was such a kind and genuine person, ... ...Read More
    11/29/2023
    Has there been any mention of DNA evidence in the Zemenfes case? I'm curious to know if this type of... ...Read More
    03/26/2023
    Is there a reward being offered for any information leading to the capture of Zemenfes?... ...Read More
    02/21/2023