Jayson Anthony Manookian, 21, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of June 18, 2024 at the Greenwood Boat Ramp in southwest Louisville. Police say an argument broke out between Manookian and a group of individuals around 3 a.m.; officers found Manookian with a gunshot wound, provided aid, and he was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital where he died shortly after arrival. A second man was also shot and expected to survive.

The investigation produced two arrests. James O. Reece, 21, was arrested a few days after the shooting after being identified by his vehicle; authorities say he initially fled from police, admitted to being in a verbal argument at the boat ramp and to confronting Manookian, and admitted discarding the handgun, which has not been recovered. Reece faces charges of murder, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. A juvenile male was arrested weeks later and is charged with murder, first-degree assault, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of a handgun by a minor; his identity has not been released because of his age.

Anyone who was at the Greenwood Boat Ramp that morning or who has information about the confrontation or the discarded handgun is asked to come forward.