In the coastal city of Gulfport, Mississippi, a life was tragically cut short on the evening of January 7, 2018. Bernard Kennedy, a 33-year-old Black male, was fatally shot at an intersection in the city. The Harrison County Coroner, Gary Hargrove, later confirmed Kennedy's identity as the victim of the shooting.
The circumstances that led to the deadly encounter were not immediately clear, prompting the Gulfport Police Department to launch a thorough investigation into the homicide.
Despite their efforts to piece together the events of that night, details regarding a motive or any potential suspects have not been made public. The investigation into Bernard Kennedy's death remains ongoing.
In the years that have passed since the incident, information about any arrests or persons of interest in the case has not been widely disseminated by law enforcement. The community was left to mourn the loss of a man described as a loving person, a tattoo artist, and an aspiring rap artist known as 'Young Stack Money.' Friends and family held a fish fry to help raise money for his funeral expenses, a testament to the bonds he had forged in his community. The case remains a painful and unresolved chapter for his loved ones, as the individual responsible for his death has not been brought to justice.
