Kendrick Freeman, a 23-year-old male from Amarillo, Texas, tragically lost his life on January 16, 2020. He was found with gunshot wounds at the Eddison Apartments near the 4100 block of SW 45th Avenue. Despite the efforts of emergency medical personnel, Kendrick succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Amarillo homicide investigators launched an investigation into his death, and an autopsy was ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
On January 20, 2020, police arrested 23-year-old
Arttrell Jamon Travis in connection with Kendrick's murder. Travis was booked into the Randall County Jail on murder charges. The investigation revealed that Travis was indicted by a Randall County grand jury for Kendrick's murder on January 6, 2020. The case is ongoing, and judicial records do not yet show a trial date set for Travis.
The loss of Kendrick Freeman has deeply affected his family, friends, and the community. He was remembered as a compassionate individual who loved Christ and people. His funeral was held on January 25, 2020, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Amarillo, Texas. The community continues to seek justice for Kendrick, and the investigation remains active as authorities work to bring closure to this tragic case.