Deionte Stokes was 21 when he was fatally shot on the evening of August 27, 2016, near 10th and Magazine Street in Louisville, Kentucky. The killing occurred in the Russell neighborhood and quickly shocked family and neighbors.

Eight days later a close friend, Derrick Bussey, was murdered about a block away; the two back-to-back homicides intensified grief and fear in the community.

Anyone who knew Deionte, saw activity near 10th and Magazine around August 27, 2016, or has information that could help the investigation is asked to come forward.