In the early evening of January 5, 2020, the life of 23-year-old Juan Antonio Cuevas Beltran was tragically cut short in Louisville, Kentucky. A Hispanic male, Cuevas was discovered in a wooded area in the 3100 block of South Park Road after Louisville Metro Police responded to a call about a person down around 4:55 p.m. Upon their arrival, officers found Cuevas deceased at the scene.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office later confirmed that the young man had died from a gunshot wound.
The official time of death was recorded as 5:21 p.m. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and authorities have not released a motive for the killing. The case is being handled by the Louisville Metro Police Department's Major Crimes Division.
To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Juan Antonio Cuevas Beltran. The investigation into his death is ongoing, and the Louisville Metro Police Department continues to list the case as an open homicide. Law enforcement has encouraged anyone with information regarding the case to come forward and contact their anonymous tip line.
