Kendale James Hunter, a 31-year-old man, was killed by gun violence in Laurel, Mississippi on Friday, April 12, 2024. The incident in which he died was a double shooting that took place in the Shadowood area.
Following the shooting, a suspect was identified and taken into custody. The individual faces charges of murder and kidnapping in connection with the event that led to Hunter's death. In a subsequent court appearance, the murder suspect was denied bond.
Mr. Hunter, from Silver Creek, Mississippi, was a member of the South Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He was known for his love of music, including rapping and dancing, and for the time he cherished with his family and friends. His passing is mourned by his surviving family, which includes his sons, August Pearson and Alden Hunter; and his daughters, Anna Hunter and Laurelle Jones. Graveside services were held for him on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Silver Creek.
