Kenji Te’Juanyae Lewis was 17 when he was killed by gun violence on Sunday, September 20, 2020, in Jackson, Mississippi. The shooting occurred on Officer Thomas Catchings Sr. Drive; Lewis was taken to a hospital and later died. He was a student at Callaway High School and was due to graduate with the class of 2021.

Remembered for a big, beautiful smile and described as full of love and happiness, Kenji is survived by his parents, Kenji and Tamika Lewis, his siblings and a large extended family. Information about the circumstances of the shooting is limited, and no details about suspects or arrests have been released.

If anyone knew Kenji or has information about what happened on Officer Thomas Catchings Sr. Drive that day, please share what you can.