In the early evening of March 25, 2020, La’Terry Donta Kendrick, a 24-year-old male, was standing in the parking lot of a convenience store on Houston Avenue in Macon, Georgia. It was around 6:00 p.m. when the sound of gunfire shattered the ordinary atmosphere of the busy street. Kendrick was struck by a bullet in a sudden act of violence. Those present at the scene quickly took him to a nearby hospital in an attempt to save his life.
Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at 6:44 p.m.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the fatal shooting, but the case proved to be a difficult one. In the months that followed, Kendrick's mother, Demetrius Kendrick, made public pleas for anyone with information to come forward. She described her son as a caring, loving, and supportive man, and a devoted father to his six-year-old son. As the one-year anniversary of his death approached, the investigation had stalled, with no new leads or information surfacing. The family and community held a march along Houston Avenue to honor his memory and to once again appeal for justice.
Despite the ongoing efforts of his family and law enforcement, the death of La’Terry Donta Kendrick remains unsolved. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with his murder, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case continues to be an open investigation, leaving a family to grapple with the unanswered questions surrounding the tragic loss of a young father. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office and Macon Regional Crime Stoppers have repeatedly asked for the public's help, hoping that an anonymous tip might provide the breakthrough needed to bring closure to Kendrick's loved ones.
