Shantez Hayes, a 30-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life in a shooting on the evening of October 26, 2021, in Louisville, Kentucky. The incident unfolded around 7:45 p.m. near the intersection of South Brook Street and East St. Catherine Street, in the vicinity of an I-65 South exit ramp. Responding to a call of a shooting, Louisville Metro Police officers arrived to find Hayes inside a truck, having sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement officials began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Hayes's death. At the time, they had not identified any suspects in the case and appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an arrest. The Louisville Metro Police Department's homicide unit took charge of the investigation, working to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting.
As of the latest available information, the death of Shantez Hayes is still considered an open homicide case by the Louisville Metro Police Department. There have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to seek answers and justice for Hayes and his family.
