Larry Jiles Jr., a 34-year-old Black man known locally as Chef Hot Hands, was shot and killed on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in Saint Paul. The shooting occurred about 5:15 p.m. in the parking lot of the Kings Crossing senior living residence on North Dale Street near University Avenue. Jiles had been catering a celebration of life in the building’s community room and came outside after hearing a commotion.

According to witness statements and criminal complaints, a man identified as Troy Kennedy was seen in the parking lot with a gun and appeared angry. Jiles reportedly came out armed as well, and onlookers urged him to put his weapon away. Another man, John Lee Edmondson, then arrived, got out of his vehicle, put an arm around Jiles and shot him three times in the head and neck at close range. Edmondson reportedly fired additional shots into the crowd, killing Kennedy and wounding three others, including Jiles’ sister. Jiles was pronounced dead at the scene. An anonymous tip suggested the shooting might have been related to someone working with police.

Does anyone have information about that afternoon at Kings Crossing or knew Larry Jiles and the work he did in the community?