A Prom Night Cut Short: The Unsolved Murder of Kayla Foster in Fresno

A Prom Night to Remember

In May 2017, 18-year-old Kayla Foster was on the cusp of a significant milestone: her high school graduation from Central High East in Fresno, California. Just two weeks prior, she had attended prom, a memorable evening she shared with her twin brother, Kobe. Opting to make the night even more special, the siblings attended together, capturing the moment with professional photographs. Their grandmother, Cheryl Sumler, recounted, "He had many, many girls he could have taken to the prom with him. But he wanted to take his twin." This decision underscored the close bond they shared, making the forthcoming tragedy even more poignant.

A Tragic Turn of Events

In the early hours of May 29, 2017, the celebratory atmosphere surrounding Kayla's recent prom took a devastating turn. Around 2:00 a.m., while standing outside a residence near Bardell and Lorena Avenues in Southwest Fresno, Kayla and a group of friends were ambushed in a drive-by shooting. An unidentified assailant fired multiple shots from a moving vehicle into the gathered crowd. Kayla sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Community Regional Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. A 17-year-old male also suffered gunshot wounds but survived. Authorities believe Kayla was an unintended victim in this senseless act of violence. ...Read More

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