In the early hours of March 3, 2026, the life of Terry Michael Tidwell, a 42-year-old man from Louisville, Kentucky, was tragically cut short. Responding to a ShotSpotter alert around 1:20 a.m. in the Portland neighborhood, Louisville Metro Police officers discovered Tidwell outside in the 2900 block of Rowan Street, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite the immediate life-saving efforts of the officers and emergency medical services who arrived at the scene, he was pronounced dead.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office later confirmed that Tidwell's death was a result of the gunshot wound. The Louisville Metro Police Department's Homicide Unit has launched an investigation into the fatal shooting. At this time, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the case. Investigators are still working to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting.
In the wake of this violence, law enforcement has appealed to the public for assistance. They have urged anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the incident, or who might have cell phone or surveillance footage, to come forward with any information that could help identify those responsible for Terry Michael Tidwell's death. The police have emphasized that anonymous tips can be submitted through their designated tip line or online portal as they continue to seek answers in this ongoing investigation.
