Catherine D. Williams was 28 when she was shot multiple times on November 5, 2020, in the Russell neighborhood of Louisville. The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Quest Drive. Officers from the Louisville Metro Police Department found Williams with severe injuries; she was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital in critical condition and later died of her wounds.

Known to family and friends as Cat, Williams is remembered for her vibrant spirit and the joy she brought to those around her. The Louisville Metro Police Department’s Homicide Unit opened an investigation and initially reported no suspects. No arrests have been announced in connection with the shooting.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Catherine, please share tips with the Louisville Metro Police Homicide Unit.