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Charles Cavanaugh

Case from Louisville, KY dated Jun 23, 2017

Victim Details

Charles Cavanaugh

Male

Black / African American

Louisville

KY

2017-06-23

39

Charles

Cavanaugh

06/28/2026

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In the summer of 2017, the life of 39-year-old Charles Cavanaugh was cut short during a violent home invasion in Louisville, Kentucky. On the night of Friday, June 23, 2017, events unfolded that would leave two people dead, including Cavanaugh. The incident occurred in the Russell neighborhood of the city.

An attempted armed robbery at Cavanaugh's apartment on West Jefferson Street turned deadly. According to police reports, four individuals were involved in a plan to rob Cavanaugh. Three ...
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  • WLKY: Arrests made in connection with West Jefferson Street shooting
  • Victim shot, killed during Russell neighborhood robbery identified, 2 suspects in custody
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