Suspect still unknown 4 years after Detroit man shot, killed in Kentucky

Charles Theo Tillman Jr. killed on June 5, 2018

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Police still don’t know who shot and killed a 45-year-old Detroit man in Louisville, Kentucky four years ago.

Charles Theo Tillman Jr. was pronounced dead at 7:56 a.m. on June 5, 2018, after he was shot in the 7800 block of Whipperwill Road.

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According to reports, he was found in a remote area near Pleasure Ridge Park.

Anyone with information can call the Louisville Police Department’s anonymous tipline at 502-574-LMPD. Or you can submit a tip online.

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