On October 5, 2019, the life of Stephen Wayne Kemp Jr., a 31-year-old male from Oklahoma City, was cut tragically short. Known to his loved ones as 'Junior,' he was a man celebrated for a vibrant personality that could light up any room he entered. His infectious laughter and zest for life were well-known, and he had a gift for making sure everyone around him felt both loved and supported. At the time of his death, he and his wife, Angie, were eagerly anticipating the birth of their first child, an event that filled their future with promise and excitement.
That promise was shattered in a senseless act of violence. On that Saturday, Junior was at a residence on Southwest 78th Street when he was shot. He was not the only person caught in the gunfire; another man, 55-year-old Scott Wilson Jr., was also wounded during the incident. While first responders rushed Junior to a nearby hospital, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries, leaving a community of family and friends devastated by the sudden and profound loss.
The investigation into the shooting led police to identify two suspects, brothers Jerardo and Jonathan Urbina. They were subsequently arrested in connection with the unprovoked attack that claimed Junior's life. In the wake of the tragedy, those who knew and loved Junior rallied together, organizing fundraisers to help his pregnant wife with the unexpected funeral expenses and the future costs of raising their child. The outpouring of support served as a testament to the deep impact he had on his community, a community left to mourn a beloved son, husband, and father-to-be whose life was taken far too soon.
