On the afternoon of March 19, 2021, a burst of gunfire shattered the quiet of a Baltimore neighborhood. When the echoes faded, 36-year-old Kendall Garzette Norman Jr., a Black male, lay wounded in the 5200 block of Cordelia Avenue. Emergency responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved fatal. The city’s Homicide Unit immediately opened an investigation into the shooting death of the beloved father, son, and friend.
Born in Salisbury, Maryland, on May 8, 1984,
Kendall was a man whose life was deeply rooted in family. Known for his athletic prowess in football and basketball during his school years, he even had a brief appearance in the movie 'Runaway Bride' as a high school freshman. As an adult, his greatest pride and focus were his three daughters. Friends and family remember him as a dedicated father who cherished the time he spent with his girls.
The Baltimore Police Department's investigation into Kendall's murder is ongoing. To date, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with his death. The motive for the shooting remains unclear as authorities continue their search for answers and justice for Kendall and his grieving family.
