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Martin Nitzken Jr.

Age : 27

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 05/30/2026

Location : 3000 block of Cromarty Way

City : Louisville

County : Jefferson

State : Kentucky

Agency : Louisville Metro Police Department

Officer(s) :Nathan Stotts

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during assault investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/30/2026, Louisville Metro Police officers responded to reports that a man had assaulted multiple people in the 3000 block of Cromarty Way. Police stated that Martin Nitzken Jr., 27, left the area and was running through the neighborhood nude. Officer Nathan Stotts located Nitzken sitting in the street. Police stated that Stotts ordered him to show his hands and stop approaching. Nitzken continued walking toward the officer and Stotts opened fire, killing him. Louisville Metro Police later released body camera footage of the shooting. Police Chief Paul Humphrey announced that he had begun the termination process for Officer Stotts, stating that the shooting did not meet department standards.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlky.com/article/lmpd-critical-investigation-klondike-neighborhood/71451145
https://www.wave3.com/2026/05/31/naked-man-shot-dead-by-lmpd-officer-after-allegedly-assaulting-multiple-people/
https://www.wave3.com/2026/06/01/naked-man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-identified/
https://www.wdrb.com/news/crime-reports/louisville-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-near-klondike-neighborhood/article_077b7f6a-35f1-4983-8419-10e4f1be6f99.html
https://www.lpm.org/news/2026-06-01/lmpd-officer-fatally-shot-man-near-klondike-neighborhood-saturday