On a tragic evening in Port-allen, Louisiana, 44-year-old Kerry Palmer lost his life in a violent encounter that also claimed the life of his loyal dog. The male victim was shot and killed on May 12, 2014, in an incident that was witnessed by a neighbor.
According to reports, Palmer's dog died while trying to protect him from the assailant. A neighbor watched the horrific event unfold as an unknown individual shot and killed Palmer.
The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's office was still searching for the murder suspect in the days following the shooting.
The investigation into Kerry Palmer's death remains a search for justice. Details regarding a description of the suspect or any arrests made in the years since the incident have not been made publicly available. The case remains a painful memory for the community, a story of a man and his devoted dog lost to a senseless act of violence.
