Fatal Louisville, Jefferson County shooting death of Breyasia Walker – Obituary
A tragic incident unfolded last month in Louisville’s western district, claiming the life of a 16-year-old girl, who has now been identified as Breyasia Walker.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that Breyasia Walker met her untimely demise on August 17 in the 1800 block of Grand Avenue, situated near Dixie Highway, close to California Park.
On the day of the unfortunate incident, the Louisville Metro Police responded to a distress call, leading them to the vicinity of 26th Street and Virginia Avenue.
There, they discovered Breyasia Walker, suffering from a gunshot wound. She was subsequently rushed to UofL Hospital, where she valiantly fought for her life for ten days before succumbing to her injuries.
Handling the ongoing investigation into this heartbreaking case is the dedicated Homicide Unit of the Louisville Metro Police Department.
In the quest for justice, authorities implore anyone in possession of information that could aid in making an arrest to come forward. You can do so by contacting the LMPD’s anonymous Crime Tip Line at 502-574-LMPD (5673).
Alternatively, if you prefer to maintain your anonymity, valuable tips can be discreetly submitted online via the Crime Tip Portal, accessible by clicking here.