Daniel Louis Falk, 36, was found shot to death just before 9 p.m. on September 21, 2020, on Hedgewick Way in east Louisville. Neighbors described the normally quiet neighborhood as stunned by the violence. The Louisville Metro Police Department reported a suspect was taken into custody, and the case was referred to the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office to decide if charges would be filed; no motive was publicly known at the time.

Born in Milwaukee on November 21, 1983, Daniel, known as Danny, spent most of his life in Louisville and was a Trinity High School and Nashville Auto Diesel College graduate. He loved the outdoors, working with his hands, and especially spending time with his son Matt; family remembers him as goofy, funny, and shy. His survivors include his son, parents, grandparents, siblings, his girlfriend Kimberly Tyson, and extended family. His family suggested donations to The Shamrock Pet Foundation of Louisville in his memory.

If anyone knew Daniel, saw activity on Hedgewick Way that evening, or has information that could help explain what happened, please share what is known.