It is with heavy hearts that we honor the memory of 45-year-old Andrew Cochran, a beloved husband, family member, and member of the Louisville community, whose life was tragically taken on the night of October 25. Andrew was shot in the parking lot of Club Cedar, located at the corner of 26th Street and Cedar Street in the Russell neighborhood. He was rushed to UofL Hospital, but despite the efforts of medical staff, he later passed away from his injuries.
The grief surrounding Andrew’s death has sent ripples through the community. His wife, devastated by the sudden and violent loss, identified him to news outlets and expressed the deep heartbreak of losing the man she loved. Andrew was not just a victim of violence—he was a person with a story, a presence, and a family that cherished him deeply.
Residents of the Russell neighborhood say the tragedy is sadly part of a pattern they have seen far too often. A nearby resident, who requested anonymity, shared how close she came to being in the area just moments before the shooting took place.
“Bullets fly anywhere, everywhere. Just because I wasn’t right there don’t mean anything couldn’t have happened to me,” she said.
She explained the constant fear that many families, especially women and children, experience daily.
“Living in this area is not good for safety. It’s very dangerous. We can’t even have our kids outside to play. Some days, we can’t even walk to the store.”
The parking lot where Andrew lost his life has already been marked by tragedy. It is named in memory of Earl Crawford, who was also shot and killed in that same location on November 17, 2024. Neighbors are frustrated, feeling that violence is addressed only after lives are lost—yet long-term solutions never come soon enough.
“Action is only taken once something has happened, and then it gets swept under the rug,” the neighbor said. “They don’t get to the bottom of it, and it continues to happen.”
Following the shooting, LMPD’s Homicide Unit took over the investigation, and Metro Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) issued an emergency suspension of Club Cedar’s liquor license while inquiries continue.
But beyond investigations, beyond statements, and beyond community concern, there is a family mourning a man whose place can never be replaced.
Andrew Cochran’s life mattered.
He was someone’s husband. Someone’s loved one. Someone who walked, laughed, worked, and loved. His absence leaves a quiet, heavy space in the lives of those who knew him.
The community now calls not only for justice, but for change—for safety, peace, and a neighborhood where families no longer have to fear stepping outside.
“I hope that they find who did it and get justice,” the neighbor said. “I’m hoping that this area just gets back to being safe.”
Anyone with information that could help the investigation is encouraged to contact LMPD’s anonymous tip line:
502-574-LMPD (5673)
May Andrew Cochran be remembered with love.
May his family be surrounded with strength.
And may his memory inspire a future where no more lives are stolen by senseless violence.
