In the early morning hours of November 7, 2019, the life of 49-year-old Anthony Gerard Kennedy was cut short in a fatal shooting at his home on Chatsworth Road in Columbia, South Carolina. A male, he was a beloved and well-known figure in his community, recognized for his infectious smile and kind heart. The tragic event unfolded around 1:00 a.m., prompting a response from the Richland County Sheriff's Department to a domestic call with a weapon.
Upon their arrival, deputies discovered
Kennedy in the garage of the residence with a gunshot wound to his upper torso. Despite the efforts of emergency medical services, he was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy later confirmed that the cause of death was the single gunshot wound. Investigators with the sheriff's department quickly began working the case and were able to identify a shooter.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement officials announced that while they had identified a person of interest, no arrests had been made. The investigation was described as ongoing. Details regarding the circumstances that led to the domestic dispute and ultimately to the fatal shooting have not been publicly released. There is no information available from online sources regarding any subsequent arrests, the filing of charges, or the ultimate outcome of the investigation into the death of Anthony Gerard Kennedy.
Kennedy was a graduate of Keenan High School and South Carolina State University, where he earned a degree in marketing and was a proud member of the Marching 101 Band. He was a gifted photographer and the proprietor of Jaguar Picture and Sounds. He also owned the Flower Station Florist. Remembered as a man who never met a stranger, he was known for his love of conversation and reminiscing about old times. He was a devoted husband and a loving father to his daughter. His death left a void in the lives of his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
