Kendall Barney Marshall, a 27-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on December 23, 2022, in Longview, Texas. Kendall was born on September 30, 1995, in Marshall, Texas, and was known for his love of music, skateboarding, fishing, tattooing, and working on cars. He was a family-oriented individual who cherished his relationships with his parents, siblings, and his daughter, Kimbri Rose Marshall.
Kendall had plans to further his education and career by obtaining his CDL and becoming a diesel mechanic.
On the night of December 23, 2022, Kendall Marshall was fatally shot at a Waffle House on East Loop 281 in Longview, Texas. The incident occurred around 2 a.m., and Kendall was pronounced dead at the hospital. A female victim, Jasmine Mayfield, was also injured in the shooting but was reported to be in stable condition. The suspect in the shooting, Rayshon Weston LaGarde, a 23-year-old male, was arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. LaGarde was identified through security footage and witness statements, which described him wearing a distinctive pink and blue hoodie at the time of the shooting.
LaGarde's arrest was facilitated by his previous interactions with the police and information from witnesses. He was taken into custody and held in the Gregg County Jail on bonds totaling $1.5 million. The motive for the shooting has not been disclosed, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing. Kendall's death has left a profound impact on his family and community, who remember him as a positive and loving individual with a bright future ahead of him.
