Louis Nap Lockett, a 73-year-old African American man, died of a gunshot wound to the chest on July 16, 2010, in East St. Louis, Illinois. The shooting occurred during a domestic dispute with his wife, Josephine Lockett. Josephine said she intended only to hit Louis on the head with the gun and that it discharged accidentally, killing him. The argument reportedly involved a financial disagreement over $87.

Josephine Lockett was arrested and charged in connection with the shooting; court action followed focusing on her intent and the circumstances of the discharge. Louis had been battling cancer at the time of his death, a detail noted in reports of the case. The incident drew attention because it combined domestic violence, a firearm, and contested claims about what happened.

If anyone knew Louis or has information about the events of July 16, 2010, please share what you know.