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Michael Evans

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the Smoketown neighborhood of Louisville, a Saturday morning turned tragic when 70-year-old Michael Evans was fatally shot on South Preston Street. The male victim was discovered by Metro Police officers just after 11 a.m. suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite receiving immediate aid at the scene, he was pronounced dead. A witness described Evans as a Black man who was often seen walking his pit bull in the neighborhood.

The investigation into the shooting led police to a nearby home ...Read More
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  • WLKY: 'I wish he didn't': Witness recounts friend shooting, killing man at Louisville food kitchen
  • WDRB: SWAT standoff ends with 1 in custody after 70-year-old man shot, killed in Smoketown, Louisville police say
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    Victim Details

    Michael Evans

    Male

    Louisville

    KY

    2025-03-15

    70

    Michael

    Evans

    12/03/2025

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    Has anyone else thought about the community impact Michael Evans had in Smoketown Jackson? From what... ...Read More
    05/23/2025
    The tragic loss of Michael Evans has deeply affected the Smoketown Jackson community, and it's truly... ...Read More
    04/19/2025
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