On November 2, 2016, twenty-four-year-old Kenneth Jacobs was fatally shot in St. Louis, Missouri. Known affectionately by nicknames such as 'Luh Kenny,' 'Grasshopper,' and 'chops Loc,' Jacobs was a young father who left behind one child. Family and friends remembered him as a very outspoken, intelligent, and loving individual with a smart and funny personality that brightened the lives of those around him.
The incident occurred in North St. Louis, where Jacobs was struck by gunfire.
He survived the initial shooting but succumbed to his injuries hours later. Despite the passage of time, the case remains listed among Missouri's unsolved homicides, and there appear to be no reports of suspects being taken into custody or charged in connection with his death. His loss has been deeply felt by his community and family, with loved ones expressing their enduring grief and stating that the violence took away an only son.
