Kevin James August, 29, was shot and killed in New Orleans on August 22, 2022. He was found with gunshot wounds in the 3600 block of General Taylor Street at about 12:19 p.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene. A celebration of his life was held on August 31, 2022, with services at Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home and interment at Providence Memorial Park and Mausoleum.

Kevin was the son of Keith James Carter and Sharon Jude August, brother to Shalana August and MyKeisha Jones, and had been the companion of Daryne Smith for six years. His survivors also include three aunts, two uncles, a nephew, a great-nephew, and many cousins and friends.

The New Orleans Police Department opened a homicide investigation and has identified a person of interest: an unknown Black male who investigators believe may go by the social media name Meatball2c. He is not currently wanted for the crime but is being sought for questioning. Crimestoppers has offered up to a $2,500 reward for information. If anyone knows the person of interest or has information about the shooting, please come forward.