On a day meant for celebration and family, tragedy struck a large Easter gathering in Bessemer, Alabama. On the evening of April 4, 2021, gunfire erupted, shattering the festive atmosphere and leaving two young people dead. Kamisha Malea Davis, a 27-year-old woman, and Kendrick Felix Morrisette, 22, were both fatally wounded in the shooting.
The incident occurred at a home where a holiday celebration was taking place. Bessemer Police responded to a call around 7:30 p.m.
reporting that shots had been fired. Upon their arrival, they discovered a chaotic scene. Morrisette was pronounced dead at the scene, having succumbed to his injuries. Davis was rushed to a nearby hospital, but tragically, she too was pronounced dead.
In the aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement officials began an intensive investigation into the double homicide. Authorities confirmed the identities of both victims and reached out to the community for information. Investigators interviewed several individuals who were present at the Easter gathering. According to police, these witnesses were cooperative with the ongoing investigation.
Despite the cooperation of witnesses, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects in the case. Details regarding what may have led to the deadly shooting have also not been released. The investigation into the deaths of Kamisha Malea Davis and Kendrick Felix Morrisette remains ongoing as their families and the Bessemer community await answers and seek justice.
