Lamont D. Porter, Jr., a 28-year-old Black male, was tragically killed on September 12, 2020, in a drive-by shooting in the Chickasaw neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. His death marked the 115th homicide in the city that year. On that day, Porter had been visiting family on Grand Avenue and was sitting in a car with his cousin when another vehicle pulled up alongside them and opened fire.
Porter was fatally wounded in the attack, while his cousin was also shot but survived.
The investigation into Lamont D. Porter, Jr.'s murder remains open, and as of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the case. Details regarding any potential suspects have been scarce, and law enforcement has not publicly released any descriptions of individuals or vehicles involved in the shooting. The lack of progress in the investigation has been a source of ongoing pain for his family, who have publicly pleaded for anyone with information to come forward to help bring those responsible to justice.
Porter was a father of four and the oldest of four siblings. His family remembers him as a loving father. In the wake of his death, his mother has expressed the profound grief of losing her son just across the street from her home, creating a constant and painful reminder of the tragic event. The family continues to hope for answers and closure in a case that is part of a record-breaking year for homicides in Louisville.
