Stephen L. Haught, 21, was found dead inside a residence on Gardenside Drive in Owensboro, Kentucky, on the evening of February 17, 2025. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Daviess County Coroner’s Office.

Officers responded after a 911 caller, later identified as 21-year-old Javar Acton, reported that he had just shot his friend. Acton was located standing in the driveway with his hands raised and a firearm was found on the trunk of his vehicle. Acton was taken into custody, questioned by the Criminal Investigations Division, and later charged with murder; authorities say Acton intentionally caused Haught’s death. The motive has not been released.

Stephen was known to loved ones as Junior. Does anyone who knew Stephen or was in the Gardenside Drive area that night have information that could help clarify what happened?