In the late hours of a Friday night in the Nutbush area of Memphis, Tennessee, the life of 32-year-old Kevin Huntley was brought to a tragic and abrupt end. On August 19, 2016, a heated argument escalated to gunfire, leaving Huntley, a White/Caucasian male, fatally wounded. First responders found him unresponsive in the middle of Longfellow Road and, despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Huntley's death quickly pointed to 19-year-old Jesse
Bond as the primary suspect. According to police reports, an argument between Huntley and Bond preceded the shooting. Following the altercation, Bond allegedly shot Huntley multiple times before fleeing the scene. The motive for the argument that led to the deadly encounter has not been publicly detailed.
Authorities located and apprehended Jesse Bond shortly after the incident. Taken into custody, Bond reportedly admitted to shooting Huntley. He was subsequently charged with second-degree murder. The case highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence within the Memphis community.
