On a Monday evening in Baltimore, the life of 20-year-old Kennard James Bess was tragically cut short. On October 14, 2013, police responded to a call and found Kennard lying on the sidewalk in the 2600 block of East Chase Street. He had sustained gunshot wounds to his chest and was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:47 p.m. Kennard, a resident of the 1100 block of North Lakewood Avenue, was a male who was remembered as a loving father to his young daughter.
Born on November 8, 1992,
Kennard was a product of the Baltimore City Public School System. He was described as having a passion for fashion, music, and sports, particularly football, which he often played with his brothers. His family remembered him as a cherished son, father, brother, and friend. The city police initiated an investigation into the fatal shooting. However, details regarding any suspects or arrests in connection with the death of Kennard James Bess have not been publicly released. The case remains a painful memory for his family and the Baltimore community.
