Kevon Cousar, an 18-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on January 23, 2020, in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Kevon was a senior at A.L. Brown High School and was found shot to death inside his home on Cottage Road. Emergency crews were called to the scene around 1 a.m., where they discovered Kevon suffering from a single gunshot wound to the upper body. Despite efforts by police and firefighters to save him, Kevon was pronounced dead at the scene.
The bullet that killed Kevon was fired through the wall of his bedroom, hitting him in the chest while he was inside.
The investigation into Kevon's death led to the arrest of 19-year-old Jermiah Desean Howard, who was charged with first-degree murder. Howard turned himself in to the Kannapolis Police Department during an interview and was subsequently transferred to the Rowan County jail, where he remains without bond. The police have been conducting interviews and collecting evidence to identify the person or persons responsible for this incident.
Kevon's death has left the community in mourning, with friends and family expressing their grief and disbelief. Counselors at A.L. Brown High School have been providing support to grieving classmates and staff. Kevon was described as a kind and well-loved individual who had no enemies. His family and friends remember him as a promising young man who was expected to receive a full football scholarship to college.
The investigation into Kevon's death is ongoing, and the Kannapolis Police Department has requested anyone with information about the crime to come forward. The community continues to seek justice for Kevon, hoping that the person responsible for his death will be held accountable.
