In the quiet night of December 7, 2017, the life of 28-year-old Kervin Lee Garcia was tragically cut short on the doorstep of his South Franklin Street apartment in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. At approximately 9:50 p.m., two individuals reportedly approached Garcia and fired a single shot, striking him in the neck and face before fleeing the scene on foot. Medics arrived and transported him to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, but his injuries were too severe, and he was pronounced dead. The Luzerne County Coroner's Office later confirmed that Garcia's death was a homicide caused by a gunshot wound to the head.
The apartment building where the shooting occurred was known for being a troubled location with frequent police activity. In the wake of the shooting, the community was left with a sense of unease and many unanswered questions. Garcia himself had a history of legal issues, including guilty pleas to disorderly conduct and simple assault in the year prior to his death. One of these incidents involved a confrontation with a caseworker from Luzerne County Children and Youth Services who had come to take custody of his children after a failed drug test.
Despite the circumstances surrounding his life and the violent nature of his death, the investigation into Kervin Lee Garcia's murder has grown cold. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the fatal shooting, and the two assailants who fled into the night remain at large. The case continues to be an open investigation, leaving his family and the community still searching for justice and closure.
