In the autumn of 2020, the life of Mathew Seng, a 36-year-old White / Caucasian male from Louisville, Kentucky, was tragically cut short. Remembered by loved ones as an avid outdoorsman with a passion for fishing and a generous spirit, Seng was known for his willingness to lend a hand to friends and family. In his youth, he had been a standout baseball player at Fern Creek Ball Park, leaving a lasting impression on his community.
On the early morning of October 24, 2020, events took a
grim turn in the 4100 block of Sirate Lane, near Blue Lick Road. It was there that officers from the Louisville Metro Police Department responded to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Mathew Seng with life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to University Hospital, but despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his wounds at 2:11 a.m. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office later confirmed that Seng's death was a homicide caused by a gunshot wound.
The investigation into the shooting was handled by the Louisville Metro Police Department's Homicide Unit. Their efforts led to a significant development in the case less than a week after Seng's death. On October 30, 2020, just before 5 a.m., police arrested 37-year-old James Matthew Bott on Barricks Road in connection with the fatal shooting.
Following his apprehension, Bott was lodged at Louisville Metro Corrections and faced a series of serious charges. These included murder, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and tampering with physical evidence. While an arrest was made, the specific details and motive behind the shooting that led to Mathew Seng's untimely death have not been publicly disclosed by the police as the investigation continues. The community was left to mourn the loss of a man remembered for his kindness and love for his family.
