Chizvest Summer Jr., a 24-year-old Black man, was shot on the evening of Monday, September 18, 2017, in Louisville’s California neighborhood. The shooting occurred about 9:20 p.m. in the 1600 block of Prentice Street. First responders transported him to University Hospital, where he died of a gunshot wound to the chest; the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office ruled the death a homicide.

The Louisville Metro Police Department opened an investigation as the city’s 83rd homicide of 2017. No suspects were identified at the time and public reports have not indicated any arrest in the case. The investigation remains open and the family has no confirmed resolution.

If anyone knew Chizvest, was in the area that night, or has information about activity on Prentice Street on September 18, 2017, please come forward.