Dontae Dewayne Masden, 30, was found with a gunshot wound to the torso in the 3100 block of Elliott Avenue in Louisville’s Russell neighborhood in the early morning of October 23, 2021. Officers discovered him around 5:30 a.m.; the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office lists the official time of death as 5:17 a.m. He was transported to University Hospital and pronounced dead. Initial reports indicated he had been shot multiple times.

The Louisville Metro Police Homicide Unit opened an investigation into the fatal shooting. As of the most recent reporting, no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests announced. Authorities have asked the public to provide any information through an anonymous tip line.

If anyone knew Dontae, witnessed activity in the 3100 block of Elliott Avenue that morning, or has relevant information, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Homicide Unit.