In the early hours of Sunday, March 29, 2026, the life of 25-year-old Keshawn Almond was tragically cut short in a fatal shooting in Evansville, Indiana. The incident occurred at the Neighbor's Keeper Apartments located off South Weinbach Avenue. Officers from the Evansville Police Department were dispatched to the apartment complex around 9:45 a.m. following reports of shots fired.
Upon their arrival, they discovered Keshawn Almond inside an apartment, having succumbed to his injuries.
Following the discovery, law enforcement officials began a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Detectives canvassed the area, speaking with neighbors and other potential witnesses to piece together the events that led to the fatal encounter. Through witness cooperation and the collection of surveillance footage and other digital evidence, investigators were able to identify a suspect in the case.
Authorities publicly identified 28-year-old Jacquese Crosby as the individual suspected of being responsible for Keshawn Almond's death. The Evansville Police Department, in conjunction with the prosecutor's office, secured a warrant for Crosby's arrest on a charge of murder. As of late March 2026, the search for Crosby was ongoing. Law enforcement has requested that anyone with information regarding his whereabouts contact the adult investigations department to assist in bringing him into custody. While the motive for the shooting has not been released, the investigation continues.
