Michael Bright, 53, was shot and killed during a home invasion at his Shibley Avenue residence off Seatonville Road in Louisville on the evening of Friday, June 18, 2021. Two people entered the home without permission; one of the intruders used a firearm and Bright sustained a fatal gunshot wound. The intruders then fled, taking some of Bright’s property, and the neighborhood was left mourning a man described by acquaintances as always smiling and laughing.

Louisville Metro Police investigated the homicide and identified 28-year-old Tony Johnson Jr. and 26-year-old Juanisha Rippy. Police reports state both admitted involvement in the break-in, and that Johnson fired the fatal shot. On Wednesday, July 7, 2021, both were arrested and charged with murder and first-degree burglary and were booked into Louisville Metro Corrections to await further legal action.

If anyone knew Michael, saw activity around Shibley Avenue on June 18, 2021, or has information about the events that night, please share what you know.