Daniel Uylaki, 32, was found fatally shot in a vehicle on September 6, 2023, at 4407 Elliott Avenue in the Shawnee neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. The coroner identified him and the Louisville Metro Police Department classified his death as a homicide and opened an investigation.

Uylaki was born January 8, 1991, and was from Evansville, Indiana. Family accounts describe a difficult childhood that led to strong independence; he was remembered as a motivator and paternal figure who encouraged loved ones to do their best, and as a fun-loving, sometimes goofy presence in their lives.

No arrests or public suspect identifications have been announced, and the case remains an open homicide investigation. If anyone knew Daniel, saw activity around 4407 Elliott Avenue on or around September 6, 2023, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.