Davontae Goder was a 21-year-old Black man from Louisville, Kentucky, who was shot to death on October 5, 2015, on Marret Avenue near South Preston Street. The killing occurred around midday when a body was found in the street; it was recorded as the city’s 60th homicide that year. Neighbors and family described Davontae as laid back, funny, someone who kept a job, worked hard, and took pride in caring for his children.

He already had two young daughters and his girlfriend was pregnant with twins; the couple had recently moved into a new house and family members said he seemed to be stepping firmly into adulthood when he was killed. Police canvassed the neighborhood and interviewed residents but released little about a motive; early statements confirmed they were searching for the shooter and had not made an arrest. Years later there is no indication a suspect was publicly named or an arrest announced.

Did anyone in the community know Davontae or see something that could help bring his killer to account?