Louisville's first fatal shooting of 2022 had happened by dinner time on Jan. 1, with 16 homicides reported by Louisville Metro Police over the course of the month.
All of the people killed died in shootings, with the deaths of two pregnant women each counted as double homicides.
In two cases, LMPD officials have indicated charges may not be filed against the person accused of pulling the trigger. In another case, investigators believe the victim died in a murder-suicide. A suspect has been named in just one of the remaining cases.
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What we know about January 2022's victims:
Thaddaeus Hudson
Hudson, 39, was found shot to death inside a vehicle Jan. 1.
Officers responded to the intersection of Smyrna Parkway and Outer Loop at about 6 p.m., LMPD said at the time. Hudson was pronounced dead at the scene.
"It appears that all parties involved have been accounted for and are being interviewed," LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said after the shooting.
About four months later, LMPD spokesperson Alicia Smiley said the department's homicide unit was "consulting with the Commonwealth's Attorney's office to determine what, if any, charges are applicable."
As of July, no charges had been filed in the case.
"He was a beautiful person inside and out and had a heart of gold," his girlfriend Camille Noble told The Courier Journal. "... He made such an impression on people he met anywhere. Everyone loved him, because of the wonderful, kind, sensitive, and compassionate person he was."
Jakia Holt and her unborn baby
Holt, 39, was shot multiple times on Jan. 3 and later died from her wounds on Jan. 8, according to LMPD.
She was in the 4200 block of Northwestern Parkway on the edge of Portland and Shawnee at the time of the shooting, the Jefferson County Coroner's Office said.
Police have not announced any arrests in connection with her death.
Local activist Christopher 2X told The Courier Journal that Holt was5 monthspregnant when she was found shot in a vehicle.
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Cornell Johnston
Johnston, 45, was shot to death on Jan. 5.
Officers responded tothe 2700 block of Taylor Boulevard at about2:30 a.m., LMPD said at the time, where they found Johnston inside a vehicle. He'd been shot multiple times and had crashed into a residence in the area as a result of the shooting, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Erik Girton
Girton, 24, was shot to death Jan. 6.
Officers responded to the 3200 block of Springfield Drive just after midnight, LMPD said at the time, where they found Girton with multiple gunshot wounds.
On Jan. 31, police arrested Rayshon D. Johnson, 20, of Louisville, and charged him with murder and possessing a handgun as a convicted felon in connection with Girton's death.
Girton's father, Erik Girton Sr., told The Courier Journal his son"was loved by his family (and) would give you anything he had to make you happy."
The young man "loved showingoff his weight loss and tattoos, walking around shirtless," Girton Sr. added. "Ahappy young man."
Cameron Seay
Seay, 21, was shot to death inside his home Jan. 8.
Officers responded to the 4600 block of Wattbourne Lane near Fern Creek and Jeffersontown around 5:30 p.m., according to LMPD. Seay had been shot multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene, police said. His home address was listed as the same location as the shooting.
On Dec. 15, LMPD said 22-year-old Malik J. Abdullah had been arrested and charged with murder over the incident.
Nyota Bawili and unborn child
Bawili, 39, was shot to death inside her home on Jan. 9.
Officers responded to the 5000 block of Wabash Place just before 2 a.m., police said at the time, where Bawili was found dead inside her apartment. She was themother of seven and was pregnant with her eighth child.Bawili's husband, Patrick Pili Pili, said he and his wife were watching TV when a bullet tore through their home.
“To see my wife dead in front of me and in front of our 13-month-old child —that is the most devastating thing I’ve experienced in life,” Pili Pilisaid, interpreted by family friendRolend Butsitsi.
Jacob Erwin
Erwin, 50, was foundshot to death in a building Jan. 14.
Officers responded to the 4100 block of W. Broadway where Erwin was found with multiple gunshot wounds, according to LMPD. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Terry Williams
Williams, 43, was fatally shot Jan. 15.
Officers responded to a report of a shooting around 5:45 a.m. in the3800 block of River Park Drive. Williams was pronounced dead at the scene.
Terry Jones Jr.
Jones, 20, was shot to death Jan. 15.
Officers responded to the 3500 block of Olive Road at about 9:15 p.m. where they found Jones suffering from a gunshot wound, LMPD said at the time. He was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Charles Evans
Evans, 26, was shot to death Jan. 18.
Officers first responded to Norton Hospital just before 10 p.m. after Evans arrived at the downtown hospital in a personal vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds, LMPD said at the time. He died shortly after his arrival.
It was later determined the shooting had taken place in the 3100 block of Southern Avenue, police said.
Korey Gilbert
Gilbert, 27, was shot to death Jan. 19.
Officers responded to the900 block of S. Sixth Street at about 3:30 a.m., LMPD said at the time, where they found Gilbert with multiple gunshot wounds.
He was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
LMPD said all parties involved in the incident are accounted for.
Khalil Roberts
Roberts, 18, was shot to death at his homeJan. 20.
Officers responded to the 4900 block of Swaps Lane just before 11:30 p.m., according to police, and Roberts was pronounced dead at the scene.
Dariyan Finley
Finley, 21, was shot to death Jan. 22.
Officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 4300 block of Norbrook Drive at 7:20 a.m., according to police. Finley was found nearby and pronounced dead at the scene.
A woman was also shot and survived her injuries, police said.
"He was a loving and caring person, always helped out when he could," his wife, Erica Chavez, told The Courier Journal. "He was my world."
Finley also leaves behind a 1-year-old son, Elijah.
Joon Han
Han, 30, was found shot to death inside her apartment Jan. 29.
Officers responded to the home in the 3500 block of Fountain Drive at about 5 a.m., where they found Han and man shot to death, police said.
"Upon further investigation, and evidence it was determined that this was a domestic murder/suicide," said LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell.
Han, who was known by the name Virginia, had four kids.
"Her children were her entire world," her friend Alexandra Ramsey told The Courier Journal. "She was an amazing momma. She had a fire about her that is almost unbelievable. ... I like to always remember her for her love for others and the fight to keep going."
