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Nicholas L. Clay

Case from Louisville, KY dated Mar 01, 2022

Victim Details

Nicholas L. Clay

Male

Black / African American

Louisville

KY

2022-03-01

42

Nicholas

L. Clay

06/26/2026

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In the Shelby Park neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, Nicholas L. Clay, a 42-year-old Black/African American man, was shot and killed on the morning of March 1, 2022. The incident, which police believe was an attempted robbery, unfolded on the doorstep of his home as he was returning from his job as a contract worker for UPS. His wife witnessed the tragic event through their home security camera as he was ambushed and shot while walking inside.

Known affectionately as 'Nick,' Clay was ...
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  • WLKY: 42-year-old killed in Shelby Park shooting, suspects sought
  • whas11.com: Coroner identifies man killed in Tuesday morning shooting
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    Did anyone else see the recent update shared by the community council regarding Nick Clay's case? It... ...Read More
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