In the quiet town of Lumberton, Mississippi, the evening of September 26, 2023, was shattered by the sound of multiple gunshots near Myrick Avenue and 9th Street. The Lumberton Police Department responded to the reports around 10:30 p.m., beginning a search that would end in a tragic discovery. Approximately two hours after the initial calls, officers found the body of 33-year-old Kendrick Holder Jr. in the same area. Evidence at the scene indicated that Holder, a Black male, had been shot.
The investigation into Kendrick Holder's death has been met with frustration and a painful lack of answers for his grieving family. They remember him as a person who brought joy and laughter to their gatherings. In the wake of his killing, his family has reported difficulty in obtaining information from law enforcement, stating that their inquiries have gone unanswered. This has left them feeling uncertain about what progress, if any, has been made in bringing his killer or killers to justice.
As of now, the case remains unsolved, with no arrests made and no suspects publicly identified in connection with the homicide. The Lumberton Police Department has not released any significant updates on the investigation. The silence from law enforcement has compounded the family's pain as they continue to seek justice and closure for the loss of their loved one. They have made public pleas for anyone with information regarding the circumstances of Holder's death to come forward.
