Kendrick Woods, a 28-year-old African American man, was tragically killed on May 12, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. Kendrick had traveled from Madison, Wisconsin, to Chicago to surprise his mother for Mother’s Day. He was sitting in a vehicle in the Humboldt Park neighborhood around 1:15 a.m. when someone fired shots from an alley, striking him in the abdomen.
Despite being rushed to Stroger Hospital, Kendrick succumbed to his injuries approximately eight hours later.
Kendrick Woods was remembered by his family as a loving and generous individual. His younger brother, Patrick Woods, described him as a kind-hearted person who was deeply committed to his family. Kendrick had recently quit his job at a factory in Madison to take care of his two youngest children, a 4-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl, while his two older sons, aged 9 and 11, lived in Chicago with their mother. Patrick Woods emphasized that Kendrick was not involved in any trouble and was a great father, brother, son, and cousin.
The investigation into Kendrick Woods' death has been ongoing, but as of the latest updates, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been identified. Area Central detectives continue to investigate the case, but there have been no significant developments. The lack of progress in the investigation has left Kendrick's family seeking answers and justice for their loved one. The community remains hopeful that the perpetrator will be brought to justice, and Kendrick's family continues to mourn the loss of a beloved family member who was taken too soon.
