Kelley Keith Jernigan Jr., 34, was shot and killed during a party at a residence on Foxfire Drive in Plantersville, Texas, shortly after 1 a.m. on October 29, 2023. The shooting followed an argument between Jernigan and another person he had recently met; Jernigan was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was taken to the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy.

The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office, the Grimes County District Attorney’s Office, the Texas Rangers and the Montgomery County Crime Scene Unit opened an investigation. Authorities identified a person of interest who has been cooperating and said the matter involves a potential self‑defense claim that will be presented to a grand jury. No arrests have been announced.

Jernigan is survived by three children, his parents and siblings. A visitation was held November 7 at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham, with a funeral service November 8. If anyone has information that could help investigators, contact the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office or Grimes County Crime Stoppers.