Ricardo V. Washburn, 52, was fatally shot on the evening of Wednesday, September 10, 2008, during the theft of his vehicle at 416 N 26th Street in Louisville, Kentucky. No arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified, leaving the case unsolved.

Ricardo was a husband to Deborah, father to two children, Ricco Washburn and Honey Elder, and stepfather to three children from his wife’s earlier relationship. He worked at Ralcorp-Bakery Chef, attended St. Stephen Church, and belonged to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Gamma Theta Chapter. Funeral services were held at St. Stephen Church, and he was buried in Cave Hill Cemetery.

The family and community continue to mourn and seek answers. If anyone has information about the shooting or the vehicle theft on September 10, 2008, please come forward.