In the early morning hours of October 23, 2021, the life of 30-year-old Dontae Dewayne Masden was tragically cut short in the Russell neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. A Black male, Masden was discovered by Louisville Metro Police Department officers around 5:30 a.m. in the 3100 block of Elliott Avenue. He was suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office, the official time of death was 5:17 a.m., just moments before law enforcement arrived at the scene.
Originally from the Newburg area, Dontae Dewayne Masden was pronounced dead after being transported to University Hospital. The initial reports from the scene confirmed that he had been shot multiple times. The Louisville Metro Police Department's Homicide Unit immediately launched an investigation into the fatal shooting, working to piece together the events that led to Masden's untimely death in the Russell neighborhood.
Despite the ongoing investigation, authorities have not yet publicly identified any suspects in the shooting death of Dontae Dewayne Masden. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the case. The Louisville Metro Police Department has continued to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact their anonymous tip line. The case remains an open and active homicide investigation.
