Cedric Eugene King, a 49-year-old African American man from Marshall, Texas, was found unresponsive with gunshot wounds at an apartment complex on Veterans Avenue on June 17, 2021, and was later pronounced dead at the scene. The Marshall Police Department classified the incident as a murder and began an investigation.

The investigation led to the arrest of 23-year-old Marshall resident Jakeous Jamal Johnson, who was taken into custody at the scene and later charged with first-degree murder in connection with King’s death. King is remembered by family and friends as a beloved father, son, brother, and uncle; his loss left a significant void for those who knew him.

What information do readers have about that apartment complex or the area around Veterans Avenue on June 17, 2021, that might help fill gaps in the timeline?