Kendrick Forrest, a 39-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 22, 2016, in Dallas, Texas. Forrest was working as a security guard at Club 1919 on Riverfront Boulevard when he was shot and killed. He had stepped in to cover for another employee who called in sick, despite having just attended his father's funeral earlier that day. Forrest's family believes he was killed by mistake, caught in gunfire intended for someone else.
He was known for his dedication and had worked security for eight years without many issues.
The incident occurred around 2 a.m. when an exchange of gunfire took place outside the nightclub. Another man, 23-year-old Randy Green, was also shot but survived. Forrest was reportedly wearing a bulletproof vest at the time, and his family speculates that a vest-piercing bullet may have caused his death. Dallas police have not confirmed this theory and have not identified any suspects. They have, however, urged anyone with information to come forward.
Forrest was remembered as a caring person who would go out of his way to help others. His mother, Barbara Waldon, described him as a good father, son, brother, and friend. The loss of Forrest was particularly devastating for his family, as they had just laid his father to rest. The Dallas Police Department has asked anyone with information about the murder to contact the Special Investigations Unit or Crime Stoppers.
Despite the tragedy, Forrest's legacy lives on through the memories of those who knew him and the impact he had on his community. His family continues to seek justice and closure, hoping that someone will come forward with information to help solve the case.
