Tyler Charles Gerth was 27 when he was killed while photographing a protest in downtown Louisville on the evening of June 27, 2020. He had been regularly documenting the demonstrations in Jefferson Square Park that followed the death of Breonna Taylor and was described as driven by a desire to advocate for justice through his photography.

Witnesses and video show a chaotic scene when Steven Lopez fired into the crowd. Tyler was struck by a bullet and pronounced dead at the scene. Lopez was identified, taken into custody, and later pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and multiple counts of wanton endangerment; he received a 30-year sentence and apologized to Tyler’s family during sentencing. Tyler’s family expressed devastation but also said they hoped his death would be a catalyst for peace, and his sister said she chose to forgive Lopez because of her faith.

If anyone was at the June 27 demonstration and has memories or footage of Tyler or the moments before the shooting, please share what you know.