Keisha Shauntel Kendrick, a 43-year-old Black female, tragically lost her life on September 13, 2020, in Westmont, California. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, she was shot near 2118 W. Century Blvd. in Westmont. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, and she was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The circumstances surrounding her death were immediately classified as a homicide, prompting an investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The investigation into Keisha Shauntel Kendrick's death revealed that she was found inside a car that had crashed into a concrete foundation in an alley just south of Century Boulevard. The car crash was initially reported to the Los Angeles Police Department as a traffic incident, but upon further inspection, it was discovered that Kendrick had suffered a fatal gunshot wound. This discovery shifted the focus from a potential accident to a deliberate act of violence.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement, details regarding suspects or arrests in connection with Keisha Shauntel Kendrick's murder remain scarce. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has continued to seek information from the public to aid in solving the case. As of the latest updates, no significant breakthroughs have been reported, and the case remains open. The community and Kendrick's family continue to seek justice for her untimely death, hoping that new leads will eventually emerge to bring the perpetrator to justice.