Kendra LaShea Kendro Breeden, a 26-year-old woman from Pembroke, NC, tragically lost her life on September 27, 2017. Kendra, who was born on June 3, 1991, was known for her vibrant personality and was deeply loved by her family and friends. She passed away at Southeastern Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.
The circumstances surrounding Kendra's death were tragic. On the night of September 27, 2017, Kendra and another woman, Shanelle Locklear, were sitting in a vehicle on Buie Philadelphus Road near Pembroke when they were shot. Kendra was struck in the head, while Shanelle was hit in the legs. Kendra succumbed to her injuries later that night.
The shooter, identified as 58-year-old Jerry Dean Oxendine, was charged with first-degree murder. He was also charged with discharging a firearm into occupied property causing serious bodily injury and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. The incident occurred after Oxendine's son called him, stating that someone they knew was following him. Oxendine went to Buie Philadelphus Road to wait for his son, who later drove up and pulled onto the shoulder of the road. Kendra and Shanelle then drove up and stopped their vehicle in the road, at which point Oxendine fired into their vehicle.
Kendra's death was a significant loss to her community. She was survived by her mother, Taylis Rogers, her father, Kenston Breeden, and a large extended family. Her funeral services were held at Mt. Airy Baptist Church, and she was laid to rest in the church cemetery.
