On the evening of August 6, 2026, a double homicide in Louisville’s Smoketown neighborhood left two people dead. Gunfire on East Jacob Street wounded 28-year-old Arvontai Equadrius Owens and 31-year-old Dadrianna Elliot. Elliot was pronounced dead at the scene; Owens was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital and later died of his injuries. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified both victims.

The case remains unsolved. If anyone was in the area of East Jacob Street that night or has information about either victim, please contact investigators.