LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) is investigating a devastating triple homicide after three people were found dead from gunshot wounds early Tuesday morning in a West Louisville neighborhood.
Officers were dispatched to a home in the 2200 block of Griffiths Avenue shortly before 5 a.m. on April 8, after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers entered the residence and discovered three adults who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel confirmed all three victims were deceased at the scene.
The victims have been identified as Michael Clark, DJ Clark, and Mallory Cox. According to LMPD spokesperson Aaron Ellis, all three individuals appeared to have died from injuries related to the shooting. The relationship between the victims has not been publicly disclosed, but authorities confirmed that all three were found inside the same residence.
Detectives have not yet identified a suspect, and the motive behind the shooting remains unknown. Investigators are currently working to determine the events that led up to the violent incident. The LMPD’s Homicide Unit is collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and canvassing the neighborhood in hopes of finding critical information.
Authorities are asking for the public’s help. Anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the shooting or who might have relevant video footage, including home security or cell phone recordings, is urged to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling the LMPD Crime Tip Line at (502) 574-LMPD (5673) or through the department’s online Crime Tip portal.
This triple homicide has deeply shaken the community, prompting renewed calls for action against gun violence in Louisville. As the investigation continues, friends, family, and neighbors of the victims are mourning the tragic loss. The LMPD has not released any further details at this time but emphasized that the case remains active and that updates will be provided as new information becomes available.