Tommy Slaughter Sr., 42, was shot and killed in the Beechmont neighborhood of Louisville on June 14, 2023. Officers from the Louisville Metro Police Department responded to reports of a shooting around 11:15 p.m. in the 4700 block of South 3rd Street and found Mr. Slaughter deceased at the back of a gas station. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office later identified him.

Described as someone who enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping and who loved his son, Mr. Slaughter’s death is being handled by the Louisville Metro Police Homicide Unit. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact their anonymous tip line.

If anyone knew Tommy, witnessed activity near the 4700 block of South 3rd Street that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward to law enforcement.