In the spring of 2016, the life of 19-year-old Kentrelle Buxton was cut tragically short in Oklahoma City. On the evening of March 6th, police were called to an apartment complex in the southeast part of the city where they found Buxton suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal. At the time, law enforcement had little to go on, with no immediate suspects and a plea to the public for any information that could lead to an arrest.
The days that followed were filled with grief for Buxton's family and friends. His mother made a heartfelt public appeal, begging for the person responsible for her son's death to come forward. The community mourned the loss of a young man who was remembered as a gifted athlete and a loving father to two sons. His family described him as someone who enjoyed life, had a great love for his personal appearance, and shared a particularly close bond with his brother.
As the investigation into Kentrelle Buxton's homicide continued, details about a suspect or a motive remained elusive to the public. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, police reported that the person who shot the teen was still at large. Despite the ongoing investigation and the family's pleas for justice, information regarding any arrests or the identification of a suspect in the death of Kentrelle Buxton has not been publicly released in the years since the incident. The case has left a lingering sense of loss and unanswered questions for his loved ones and the wider community.
