Victor L. Shacklette, a 52-year-old Black man, was found shot to death in the yard of a home in the 1800 block of Wenatchee Place in the Park Duvalle neighborhood of Louisville on April 25, 2021. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before noon.

Louisville Metro Police Department’s Homicide Unit opened an investigation and canvassed the area, questioning neighbors for witnesses. Early reports stated no suspect had been identified and the circumstances leading up to the shooting were unclear. The case was listed among the city’s open homicides for 2021, and there have been no public announcements about arrests.

Anyone who knew Victor or who may have seen or heard anything relevant that morning is asked to contact the department’s anonymous tip line.