Kenneth Ace Rudd, 49, of Adelanto died on January 1, 2023, from an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound. Rudd was cleaning his firearm when it discharged; his fiancée, Jonetta Williams, who witnessed the incident, said he had not properly checked the gun before attempting to clean it. Authorities classified the death as accidental and no arrests or suspects have been reported.

Rudd’s family and friends remember him for a positive, motivational outlook and a passion for filmmaking and scriptwriting with his film crew associates. He was a devoted family man who left behind two daughters, ages 18 and 19, in Victorville; two sons who live out of state; and five stepchildren he helped raise. A candlelight vigil was held in Adelanto on January 7, 2023, and a GoFundMe was started to assist with funeral costs.

If anyone knew Kenneth or has information about the circumstances of the incident, please share what you know.