On January 13, 2023, 42-year-old Kevin Devon Wallace Sr. was fatally shot in a parking lot on the 6900 block of Brooklyn Boulevard in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The incident occurred shortly after 3 p.m., and responding officers found Wallace with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was transported to North Memorial Health in Robbinsdale, where he succumbed to his injuries at 5:45 p.m.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner ruled Wallace's death a homicide.
Following the shooting, nearby St. Alphonsus Catholic School implemented a brief lockdown as a precautionary measure. Authorities believe the suspect or suspects fled the scene immediately after the incident. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
In the wake of his death, a memorial page was created for Wallace, where over a thousand candles have been lit in his honor. Friends and family have shared memories, describing him as kind, caring, and a devoted provider and protector. He is survived by his children, who, along with other loved ones, continue to seek justice for his untimely passing.
