The evening of September 26, 2023, in Lumberton, Mississippi, was shattered by multiple gunshots near Myrick Avenue and 9th Street. Officers from the Lumberton Police Department responded around 10:30 p.m., and about two hours later they located the body of 33-year-old Kendrick Holder Jr. Evidence at the scene indicated he had been shot.

Family members describe Holder as someone who brought joy and laughter to gatherings and say they have struggled to get information from law enforcement. No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified; the department has not released significant updates and the case remains unsolved. The family has made public pleas for anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Kendrick, witnessed activity in the Myrick Avenue and 9th Street area that night, or has information about this shooting, please share what you know with investigators.