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Kenneth Kirkwood

Case from Grand-rapids, MI dated Aug 22, 2016

Victim Details

Kenneth Kirkwood

Male

Black / African American

Grand-rapids

MI

2016-08-22

39

Kenneth

Kirkwood

07/05/2026

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In the late summer evening of August 22, 2016, a tragedy unfolded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that would cut short the life of 39-year-old Kenneth Kirkwood. A man known for his warm personality, Kirkwood was diligently working on renovating a vacant house on College Avenue SE. He and a coworker decided to take a break on the porch around 9 p.m., a simple act that placed them in the path of unexpected violence.

Three individuals, believed to be teenagers, approached the two men on bicycles. ...
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  • MLive.com: Police identify man killed in armed robbery
  • MLive.com: 'Just senseless' sister of man slain in armed robbery says
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    I keep thinking about the bravery of that second worker who was there with Kenneth Kirkwood on that ... ...Read More
    09/14/2023
    I've been following Kenneth Kirkwood's case since it happened, and it's so difficult to wrap my head... ...Read More
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    Did anyone else catch that Kenneth was just trying to make a difference in his community at the time... ...Read More
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