Michael Jeremy West Jr., an 18-year-old, was found shot to death in the Buechel neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, on May 31, 2022. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed his identity and that he died of gunshot wounds. Louisville Metro Police Department opened a homicide investigation and reported the case was active.

No suspects have been publicly named and no arrests were announced in the immediate aftermath; police described the investigation as ongoing while seeking a motive and those responsible. Family and community members are left without answers after a young life was cut short.

Anyone with information about what happened that night or who might have been involved is asked to contact the Louisville Metro Police Department.