Jaquarius Cory Bettison, 21, traveled from Grand Rapids to Louisville for a short family visit and was shot on October 2, 2021, in the Algonquin neighborhood on Moore Court. The bullet struck a main artery in his leg, causing severe blood loss. He was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital and placed on a ventilator. After nearly three weeks in hospital care, Bettison was removed from life support and died on October 20, 2021.

Louisville Metro Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating. Family members say Bettison was new to the area, did not know anyone there, and they do not believe he was the intended target. No suspects have been identified or taken into custody.

If anyone has information about the shooting on Moore Court on October 2, 2021, please contact investigators.