In the summer evening of July 19, 2025, in Taylor, Michigan, 14-year-old Trey Kimber's life was cut tragically short. The young man, who had just graduated from the 8th grade, was looking forward to starting his freshman year at Ecorse High School. He was described by his mother, Alexis Kimber, as a loving older brother and someone with a 'great personality' who 'had a ball with life.' His principal at Grandport Academy remembered him as a 'bright, kind, and spirited young person.' He had shown such promise that his summer school teacher had recommended him for honors English in the upcoming school year.
On that fateful Saturday night, around 9 p.m., Trey was near the area of Eureka Road and Pine Street when an argument broke out between him and a group of three to four other individuals. The verbal altercation escalated horrifically when one person in the group pulled out a gun and fired, fatally wounding Trey. He was just days away from his 15th birthday. His mother last saw him around 6 p.m. that evening when he told her he was going to the movies.
The Taylor Police Department responded quickly to the scene and launched an investigation into the homicide. While no arrests have been made in the case, authorities have stated that they have descriptions of the people involved in the altercation. They are actively investigating the shooting, scouring numerous video sources to identify the suspects, and have publicly appealed for anyone with information to come forward. Police are looking for at least three persons of interest in connection with the shooting, which they believe may be related to an ongoing dispute between two groups.
The community has been left shaken by the senseless violence that took the life of a promising young teen. A memorial was set up on Pine Street where the shooting occurred, and grief counselors were made available to students at his former school. Trey's family is left to mourn their profound loss, with his mother now planning a funeral instead of a 15th birthday celebration, all while holding out hope for justice for her son.
