Kevonte L. White, a 27-year-old Black man from Louisville, Kentucky, was shot the afternoon of June 6, 2026, in west Louisville near South 44th Street and West Broadway, close to Shawnee Park and the Chickasaw neighborhood. Officers arrived after reports of gunfire and found White with multiple gunshot wounds; he received first aid on scene, was transported to a hospital, and died of his injuries. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified him as the victim.

Louisville Metro Police described the death as a murder and referred the case to the Homicide Unit. Reports say the circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been publicly detailed: it is not known whether White was targeted, whether there was an argument, or whether anyone fled. As of the latest public report, no arrests have been announced and no suspects have been named.

Anyone who knew Kevonte White, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help investigators is asked to contact Louisville Metro Police through the anonymous tip line at 502-574-LMPD or the LMPD Crime Tip Portal.