James Dion Russell, 45, was found dead inside a vehicle in the early morning hours of January 30, 2021, in the Thorntons parking lot on Dixie Highway in the Shively area of Louisville. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified him and ruled the death a homicide after an autopsy confirmed he died of gunshot wounds.

Investigators say the shooting likely did not occur at the Thorntons. Evidence points to a parking lot on South 7th Street near Arcade Avenue as the probable location where Russell was struck. It appears he, or someone with him, then drove to the well-lit gas station seeking help. Police arrived about 6 a.m., but Russell was already deceased.

No suspects or arrests have been announced and the Shively Police Department continues to ask anyone with information to contact their tip line. Does anyone have information about activity near South 7th Street and Arcade Avenue that morning?