The Evansville community is mourning the tragic loss of Keshawn Almond, 25, who was fatally shot Sunday morning inside an apartment at the Neighbor’s Keeper Apartments on South Lincoln Park Drive. His sudden and violent death has left family, friends, and neighbors in deep sorrow as they struggle to process a life taken far too soon.
According to authorities, officers with the Evansville Police Department responded to a report of a shooting and arrived to find Almond deceased inside the apartment. The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office later confirmed his identity. Police have since identified 28-year-old Jacquese D. Crosby as the suspect, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest on a charge of murder. The investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement continues working to locate the suspect and determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Keshawn Almond is remembered by those who knew him as a young man whose presence brought meaning and connection to the lives of others. His loss has created a profound void in the hearts of his loved ones and the wider Evansville community. The pain of his passing is felt deeply, especially as it comes amid a recent string of violent incidents in local housing complexes.
As the community grapples with this tragedy, residents are coming together to support one another and to stand in solidarity with Almond’s family during this incredibly difficult time. Friends, neighbors, and community leaders are calling for unity, peace, and an end to the violence that has impacted so many lives.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Keshawn Almond. May his memory, the love he shared, and the impact he had on those around him continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
