On a late summer evening in Louisville, Kentucky, the life of Zachary Maurice Stewart, a 52-year-old Black man, was tragically cut short. On September 3, 2020, he was found deceased in the 2400 block of Portland Avenue. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office would later confirm that he had died from multiple gunshot wounds.
Responding to a call around 10:30 p.m., Louisville Metro Police officers discovered not one, but two victims at the scene.
Alongside Zachary Stewart, another man, 31-year-old Devin Thomas Eggers, had also been fatally shot. The incident was quickly classified as a double homicide, prompting an extensive investigation by the LMPD Homicide Unit.
In the days that followed, details about Zachary's life emerged. He was remembered as a cherished member of his community, a man who had touched the lives of many. However, the circumstances surrounding his violent death remained shrouded in mystery. Despite public appeals for information and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement, no suspects have been publicly identified or arrested in connection with the murders of Zachary Stewart and Devin Eggers. The case officially remains an open and active investigation, leaving a community to mourn and await answers.
