On the evening of February 7, 2022, the life of Deshawn Devon Seewright, a 26-year-old Black male, was cut short by gun violence in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville Metro Police responded to a report of a shooting in the Park Hill neighborhood around 8:30 p.m. Upon arrival in the 1600 block of West Ormsby Avenue, officers discovered Seewright's body in an alley.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office later confirmed that he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Louisville Metro Police Department's Homicide Unit launched an investigation into the shooting, canvassing the area for any leads or potential witnesses who might shed light on the circumstances surrounding Seewright's death. In the immediate aftermath of the incident, authorities reported that they had not yet identified any suspects and no arrests had been made. They appealed to the public for assistance, encouraging anyone with information to contact their anonymous tip line.
As of the latest available reports, the case of Deshawn Devon Seewright's murder remains unsolved, and there has been no public announcement of any suspects being identified or apprehended. The lack of resolution in his case is a source of ongoing sorrow for his family and the wider Louisville community. His death is part of a larger trend of violent crime that has affected the city.
