On a late summer evening in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the life of 33-year-old Kenneth Everett was tragically cut short. On September 16, 2017, Everett, a Black/African American male, was with his girlfriend, Gabriel Thomas, when gunfire erupted. The shooting, which occurred on the southeast side of the city, left Everett with fatal injuries.
Cedar Rapids police were called to the scene and discovered both Everett and Thomas suffering from gunshot wounds.
They were quickly transported to local hospitals for medical attention. While Thomas was listed in stable condition, Everett succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement officials indicated that the incident did not appear to be a random act of violence. This suggested that the shooter or shooters may have known the victims. However, despite this initial assessment, the investigation into Kenneth Everett's death has not yielded any publicly announced arrests or identified suspects in the years that have followed. The case remains an open and unresolved homicide, leaving a family and community searching for answers and justice.
Those who knew Kenneth Everett remember him as a fun, outgoing, and funny individual who was considered an all-around good person. His death left a void in the lives of his loved ones, who continue to mourn his loss.
