Kenneth Edward Scott Jr., a 36-year-old African American man, tragically lost his life on December 19, 2021, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the 3900 block of Haresnipe Court near Leesville Road at around 10 a.m. Kenneth was shot and later succumbed to his injuries. The area where the shooting took place is near the Pickwick Village subdivision, across from Capital Oaks Retirement Resort.
Raleigh police quickly responded to the scene and began their investigation.
Later that day, they arrested Vance Louis Winston IV, a 25-year-old man, and charged him with the murder of Kenneth Edward Scott Jr. Vance Louis Winston IV was taken into custody and held at the Wake County Detention Center. The police did not release a motive for the shooting, and the investigation continued to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Kenneth Edward Scott Jr. was survived by his children, Mackenzie Scott, Kamron Scott, Kaleb Scott, and Kiyon Scott, all of Raleigh, NC. He also left behind his parents, Kenneth Scott Sr. of Raleigh, NC, and Valerie Harris of Zebulon, NC, as well as his sister, Kenyata Scott. The family and friends of Kenneth Edward Scott Jr. mourned his untimely death and paid tribute to his memory through various memorial services and condolences.
The case of Kenneth Edward Scott Jr.'s death remains a significant event in the Raleigh community, highlighting the ongoing issues of gun violence and the impact it has on families and neighborhoods. The investigation into the motive and circumstances of the shooting continues, as authorities seek to bring justice for Kenneth and his loved ones.
