In the quiet community of Northwood, Ohio, the life of 28-year-old Antoine Lamar Kennedy, a Black man, was cut short on the evening of Sunday, March 29, 2026. Described by his family as a loyal, ambitious, and outgoing person, and affectionately known as a "Gentle Giant," Kennedy was a father to a daughter and a cherished son and brother. His sudden and violent death has left his family and the community seeking answers and justice.
That evening, the sound of multiple gunshots shattered
the peace in the 1900 block of Ware Street, near Andrus Road. When Northwood police officers arrived at the scene, they learned that Kennedy had been shot at a residence in what investigators believe was a drive-by shooting. He had already been taken from the scene by a private individual and transported to a local hospital for the injuries he sustained. Despite medical efforts, Antoine Lamar Kennedy succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The Lucas County Coroner's Office later confirmed that the cause of his death was multiple gunshot wounds, and his death was officially ruled a homicide.
In the wake of the shooting, the Northwood Police Department launched an active investigation into the homicide. Law enforcement officials have been searching for a suspect or suspects, but as of the latest available information, no arrests have been made, and no individuals of interest have been publicly identified. Investigators have appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information to contact detectives to help bring closure to Kennedy's grieving family. The investigation into his death remains ongoing.
