In the summer of 2018, the life of 26-year-old Kleontay T. Jamison was cut short in a barrage of gunfire in his hometown of Pontiac, Michigan. A Black male, Jamison was fatally shot on Friday, July 20, 2018, in what became the city's 11th homicide of the year.
The incident unfolded at the Newman Court Apartments, where a chaotic scene erupted with at least 15 shots fired. Witnesses described it as a 'hail of gunfire.' It is believed that after being struck, Jamison attempted to flee the scene in a vehicle. His attempt to escape was tragically short-lived as he crashed his car. He was discovered outside of a red Chevy Equinox. Emergency services transported him to McLaren Hospital Oakland, but his injuries proved to be fatal.
In the wake of the shooting, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the violent death of the young father. Despite the public nature of the shooting and the numerous rounds fired, information regarding any potential suspects or arrests has not been publicly available. The circumstances leading up to the shooting and a motive have remained elusive to the public.
The investigation into the death of Kleontay Jamison remains ongoing. To date, there have been no announced arrests or named suspects in connection with his murder. The case stands as a painful and unresolved chapter for his family and the Pontiac community, emblematic of the gun violence that has affected the city. His family, including his parents Latonia Smith-Brown and Robert Lee Jamison, and his daughter, were left to mourn a life taken too soon.
