Kevin Shawn Hill, known to his loved ones as “Kev,” was a quiet-spirited and laid-back young man with a shy smile and a charming sense of humility. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on May 22, 1995, to his parents, Tarsha and Big Kevin, he was a beloved son who they made sure had everything he needed. As a child, his aunt nicknamed him "Mogley" because his shiny, black curly hair reminded her of the character from "The Jungle Book." He was especially close to his grandmother, Deanna, and knew just what to say to get his way with her. The 19-year-old Black man graduated from Edmondson-Westside High School in May 2014 and was just beginning to apply for jobs online, his life full of potential. His family remembers his charm and how difficult it was to ever stay upset with him for long.
That future was stolen in a moment of violence in the spring of 2015. On Tuesday, April 14, 2015, Kevin was shot in the 3900 block of Flowerton Road in Baltimore’s Edmondson Village neighborhood. It was a double shooting, though details about the second victim and their condition have not been made public. The circumstances that led to the gunfire remain unknown. Kevin succumbed to his injuries that day, becoming another life lost to the "tragic drama," as his family described it, that plagued the area. His death was one of 344 homicides that would grip the city of Baltimore that year.
The investigation into Kevin Hill's murder was handled by the Baltimore Police Department. In the days and weeks that followed, information about the double shooting was scarce. No descriptions of any suspects or persons of interest were publicly released, and no information about potential motives has ever been shared. The case quickly went cold, leaving a void of unanswered questions for Kevin’s grieving family and community. The lack of public updates has been a source of continued pain for those who knew and loved him.
In the years since Kevin's death, his family has held onto fond memories of a young man who was deeply adored. His mother, Tarsha, was remembered for being a beautiful and loving mother who always had his back. His older brother, Charles, was hard on him but loved him and had been sharing plans to help him find a promising career. Kevin, in turn, adored his niece, Maddie, who always kept him laughing with her "quirky little ways." His family held his funeral services on April 21, 2015, at Sacred Zion Baptist Church, and he was laid to rest at Western Cemetery.
As of today, the murder of Kevin Shawn Hill remains unsolved. There have been no arrests made and no suspects publicly identified by law enforcement. The case is a cold case, one of many that leave families waiting for a resolution that may never come. The silence surrounding the investigation has left his loved ones to navigate their grief without the closure of justice. The file on who killed Kevin Hill and why remains open, a painful and unresolved chapter for his family and the city of Baltimore.
