Ernest Pete Louis Powell III was 22 when he was killed on Sunday, April 10, 2011, in front of the Beecher Terrace apartment complex in Louisville. A Western High School graduate, he worked at Margaret’s Place Restaurant and Flea Market and was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Family and friends remembered him as sweet, well-mannered, respectful and always smiling.

Details about what led to his killing have not been released. The Louisville Metro Police Department lists the case as an open homicide, and no suspects or arrests have been announced. His death left a grieving family and a community still seeking answers.

If anyone knew Ernest, saw activity near Beecher Terrace on April 10, 2011, or has information that could help, please come forward.