Kevin Choyke, a 23-year-old resident of Sacramento, California, was tragically gunned down on March 2, 2016. Kevin, who had special needs, was known for his kind and quiet demeanor. On the night of his death, he had gone out alone to get an energy drink from a nearby convenience store after a long day of helping his family reorganize their home. He was found bleeding at the entrance of the Camellia Village mobile home park in South Sacramento, where he lived.
A passerby discovered him and called 911, but despite being rushed to the hospital, Kevin was pronounced dead due to a gunshot wound to his upper torso.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department launched an investigation into Kevin's death, but as of now, no suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the case has left Kevin's family and the community in shock and mourning. His stepfather, Michael Sena, expressed disbelief that anyone would want to harm Kevin, who was not involved in gangs or drugs and had no known enemies. Kevin's mother, Melinda Willis, has been vocal in her plea for justice, urging anyone with information to come forward.
A year after the incident, Kevin's family held a vigil to honor his memory and to renew their call for justice. They believe that someone who knew Kevin may have been responsible for the crime, possibly targeting him for the small amount of money he had on him at the time. Despite the passage of time, the family remains hopeful that the perpetrator will be brought to justice and that Kevin's senseless killing will not go unresolved. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department continues to seek information from the public to help solve this case.
