This list is updated as regularly as possible.
Homicides include those investigated by Louisville Metro Police as well as other Jefferson County law enforcement agencies. All victims were from Louisville, unless otherwise noted.
This list is preliminary, and the number of homicides can change as authorities investigate the circumstances of each case, determining whether the slaying was criminal, justified, accidental or suicide. The Courier Journal has excluded cases deemed accidents, suicides, fatal overdoses or hit-and-run deaths.
So far in 2021, LMPD has investigated 43 homicides.
Help us remember homicide victims: If you feel like sharing anecdotes or photos with us, please email lounews@courierjournal.com.
Despite the changes to adapt to the ongoing novel coronavirus, the 37th annual DeLane Toy Drive surpassed last yearâs goal and broke records on Saturday evening.
Organizer Marlo Walburn was ecstatic to announce that SOS will receive $610 and the Salvation Army will receive 51 bags of toys and 13 bikes this year.
Every house shined brightly with Christmas lights and luminaries lit the curb side. Santa and Mrs. Claus were seated high for visitors to drive by and see their appearance this holiday season.
As COVID-19 cases spiked throughout the country, state and county, the neighborhood was worried that they would have to cancel the event. However, Walburn realized how important the drive is to both organizations.