Airrice Clayton Obituary, Death – Authorities have identified the man who lost his life following a shooting at an apartment complex in Jeffersontown earlier this week. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the victim was 34-year-old Airrice Clayton.
The incident occurred around noon on Wednesday, October 22, at the Arbor Point Apartments. According to the Jeffersontown Police Department (JPD), officers were dispatched to the location after reports of possible gunfire in the area. When police arrived, they found the door to one of the apartments partially open and discovered Clayton inside, seated in a chair. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators determined that Clayton had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The case has been classified as an active homicide investigation, and detectives are continuing to gather evidence to understand the sequence of events leading up to the incident.
Preliminary findings from the investigation suggest that the suspect and the victim may have known each other. Authorities believe this was not a random act, though they have not yet disclosed the nature of the relationship or possible motive. Police are currently reviewing security footage from nearby buildings and speaking with residents who may have seen or heard anything unusual around the time of the incident.
Officials from the Jeffersontown Police Department are urging anyone who may have relevant information or home security video to contact them. They are specifically asking residents in and around Arbor Point Apartments to review footage captured between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on the day of the incident. Tips can be submitted anonymously by emailing crimetips@jtownkypd.org or through local crime tip hotlines.
Law enforcement agencies often rely on community assistance in solving such cases, as firsthand accounts and surveillance images can help identify key movements or vehicles related to the investigation. JPD officials have expressed appreciation for the public’s cooperation so far and have assured residents that additional patrols will be conducted in the area to maintain safety and provide reassurance to the community.
The Jeffersontown Police Department, along with the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, continues to work collaboratively to determine the full circumstances surrounding Clayton’s death. The coroner will release the official cause and manner of death after completing all necessary examinations.
Residents of the Arbor Point Apartments complex described the neighborhood as typically quiet and peaceful, saying that the incident came as a shock to many living there. Several neighbors told local media they were startled by the sound of what they believed to be gunfire and saw emergency vehicles rushing to the scene shortly afterward.
Authorities have not announced any arrests at this time, and the identity of the suspect or suspects has not been publicly confirmed. Detectives are currently following up on leads and piecing together evidence from the scene, including shell casings and possible witness statements.
Jeffersontown Police Chief Rick Sanders emphasized that the investigation is a top priority for the department. “We’re doing everything possible to bring closure to the victim’s family and ensure justice is served,” he said in a brief statement.
This marks one of several active investigations in Jefferson County involving interpersonal disputes that escalated into violence. Local leaders continue to encourage conflict resolution efforts and stronger community ties as part of ongoing initiatives to prevent such tragedies.
Anyone with additional information about this case is urged to contact Jeffersontown Police directly or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers. All submissions will remain confidential.
The investigation remains open, and authorities plan to release more details as new information becomes available. Meanwhile, friends and family of Airrice Clayton are remembering him as a caring and hardworking individual whose presence will be deeply missed by those who knew him best.
