Eric Steven King Jr., a 25-year-old Black man from Louisville, Kentucky, was fatally shot on March 25, 2023. Police say the shooting occurred just before 5 p.m. on North 38th Street in the Shawnee neighborhood; his fiancée, Haley Meadors, was also shot and both were transported to hospital but did not survive. Their deaths were ruled a double homicide.

King was known for his love of basketball, playing across Kentucky, and for his frequent smile. He was a member of Portland Memorial Baptist Church and visited other churches. He is survived by two children, Amari and Aria King. The Louisville Metro Police Department is investigating; anyone with information is asked to contact the department’s anonymous tip line.