Do you know who murdered Kentrell Morris? On what should have been a night of celebration to welcome the new year, Kentrell Morris, a 27-year-old Black male, was fatally shot in Louisville, Kentucky. The shooting occurred on January 1, 2019, after Morris had been out celebrating New Year's Eve with friends at Cole's Place, a nightclub in the western part of the city. His life was cut short when he was discovered in an alley near the establishment, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
The news of his death on New Year's Day
was a devastating blow to his family. His mother, Patricia Morris-Shelby, has publicly expressed her profound grief and her relentless search for answers. She shared the memory of the last text message she received from her son, which read, 'love always, your son Kentrell. See you tomorrow.' The pain of that final communication is something she carries with her always. Morris-Shelby believes her son was intentionally targeted and feels the number of times he was shot was excessive.
In the wake of the tragedy, reminders of Kentrell, such as a cross, were placed by his family near the location where he lost his life. His mother also meticulously maintains his headstone, wanting it to stand tall and shine, just as she felt her son did in life. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unsolved. No arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. His mother continues to appeal to the community for anyone with information to come forward and help bring justice for her son, expressing frustration that friends who were with him that night have not spoken up.
