Jashaun Brown Death, Obituary:Man Killed in Late-Night Shooting in Louisville’s California Neighborhood
The Louisville community is mourning the loss of a 38-year-old man who was killed in a late-night shooting that has left residents shaken and searching for answers.
Police identified the victim as Jashaun Brown. Officers with the Louisville Metro Police Department were dispatched just before 10 p.m. Thursday after reports of gunfire in the 1600 block of Garland Avenue, located in the city’s California neighborhood. When officers arrived, Brown was found with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity was later confirmed by the Jefferson County coroner.
The department’s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation. As of now, no suspects have been arrested, and investigators have not released information about a possible motive or the events that preceded the shooting.
Authorities are asking anyone with information that could help move the case forward to contact the anonymous Crime Tip Hotline at 502-574-LMPD (5673) or submit tips through the LMPD Crime Tip Portal. Police say even small details could prove critical in the investigation.
Brown’s death has deeply affected the Louisville community, where friends and neighbors remember him as a beloved son, friend, and neighbor. As loved ones grieve, the shooting underscores continued concerns about gun violence and the importance of community cooperation in helping investigators seek justice.
