An evening walk ended in fatal violence for 18-year-old Kendrick Jarmon on May 4, 2024, in a Baton Rouge neighborhood. At about 6:12 p.m. he was walking on the 3200 block of Bartlett Street when an unidentified man approached and opened fire. Jarmon ran toward a nearby backyard but was struck by multiple gunshots and collapsed there.

He was found in the yard and taken to a local hospital, where he died during surgery on May 5, 2024. Baton Rouge Police Department Homicide Detectives are investigating; the suspect and motive remain unknown. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers.

If anyone knew Kendrick, saw the shooting, or has information about who the shooter might be, please come forward to authorities.