Airrice Clayton Homicide Investigation – Jeffersontown, Kentucky Authorities in **Jeffersontown** are investigating the tragic killing of **34-year-old Airrice Clayton**, who was found dead inside his apartment on **October 22** in what police are calling a deliberate and targeted
act of violence. Investigators believe Clayton was likely killed by **someone he knew**, not a stranger, adding another layer of sorrow and shock to the already devastating discovery.Around **noon on Tuesday**, Jeffersontown Police officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire at the **Arbor Point Apartments**.
When officers arrived, they discovered Clayton seated in a chair inside his home, already deceased from **multiple gunshot wounds**. The apartment door was found **partially open**, and the scene indicated signs of an intentional attack rather than a break-in or random act.Detectives immediately secured the area and began collecting evidence, including **shell casings and ballistic material**, while canvassing the complex for potential witnesses.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred in a narrow window of time, prompting them to ask **residents to check doorbell and security camera footage** from around the noon hour for anything suspicious.Neighbors expressed disbelief at the violence, describing the Arbor Point community as typically quiet and safe. Many residents were home at the time but said the gunfire erupted so quickly that it left little chance to react.
Police have not yet released details about potential suspects or motives but have stressed that there is **no ongoing threat to the public**. They are focusing on Clayton’s personal relationships and recent interactions in hopes of identifying who may have been responsible.As investigators work to bring answers, friends and family are left mourning a man remembered for his warmth, humor, and the trust he placed in those closest to him — trust that now appears tragically betrayed.
