On February 5, 2016, 31-year-old Corey Wayne Kesner lost his life following a violent incident in Springfield, Missouri. The shooting occurred outside of Skybox Too, a lounge located in a strip mall on South Glenstone Avenue. Police officers were dispatched to the scene after reports of gunfire, where they discovered Kesner suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries, marking a tragic end for the young father and welder.
Corey Kesner was born in Berryville, Arkansas, and had spent much of his life in the region. He was a graduate of Blue Eye High School and later completed trade school at the Tulsa Welding School. Known for his love of music, basketball, and working out, Kesner was described by friends and family as a kind-hearted man. He left behind a young son, as well as his parents and siblings. His obituary noted that he was a Christian who had the unique distinction of being baptized in Russia at the age of 10.
Despite the public nature of the shooting, information regarding a suspect has remained elusive in the years following the crime. Initial reports from the Springfield Police Department indicated an active investigation into the homicide at the Skybox Too location. While there was some discussion in local crime forums suggesting a person of interest may have been detained and subsequently released shortly after the incident, no formal charges or long-term arrests were publicly confirmed in the immediate aftermath.
The case has been listed on databases dedicated to unsolved homicides and missing persons in Missouri, indicating that justice has yet to be fully served for Kesner and his grieving family. The investigation into the circumstances of that night continued as detectives sought witnesses and evidence to identify the shooter responsible for the fatal confrontation outside the Springfield establishment.
