San Leandro resident Kente Jones, 24, was shot and killed outside a store in unincorporated Hayward at approximately 9:30pm on Monday, April 4, 2005. Witnesses reported that Jones was involved in an altercation with two men, during which several gunshots were reported. After the altercation, Jones walked into Quart House Liquors at 22596 Center St. and collapsed.
Jones was driving a 1993 Lexus and robbery is suspected as the motive since he had recently cashed his paycheck and had no money on him after the confrontation.
Jones' older brother, Arthur Wright, was shot and killed in Oakland on January 29, 1994.
Call the police at (510) 667-3622 if you have any information about the suspects, who reportedly fled in a light-colored vehicle.
Update: The Carole Sund/Carrington Memorial Reward Foundation put up a $5,000 reward on May 10, 2005, for information that leads to the two suspects in the murder of Kente Jones.
Posted by mike at April 6, 2005 3:14 PM | TrackBackThis is a tragedy that should have never happened. He was a good person and I just hope and pray that the person or people who did this are caught.
Posted by: Tee at May 11, 2005 9:50 AMi knew kente jones in junior high and high school we were real good friends and i hope that whoever did this to him comes foward so his family can have closure
Posted by: regina edwards at May 12, 2005 9:27 AM Kente,
there are no words to say exactly how i'm feelin right now i miss u sooo much i've thought about you every day since april 4th. i regreat not meetin up with you that friday before you were taken from us. i want you to know that even though your gone you never ever will be forgotten i meant it every time i told you i loved you and i know you knew i would do anything in this world for you. To all kente's family and friends, Lewis, Dre, Donte, "G" ,jenna yall all keep yall head up and be safe this summer and god will get us through this horrible time.
love always erika miguel
Kente was like a big brother to me and I'm sorry the Lord took him but he had better plans for him somewhere else. He will always be remembered...
Keep ya head up, ya family will be there with you soon!!
We Love You Baby Boy!
From Autumn,Margaret,Cara,Lisa,and family.We really miss you.I THANK GOD every day that i got to know u.YOU were such a funny,wonderful, man .I pray everyday for your family,hoping justice will be served.& u know u gets much love on the new sinaya album.U REPPED FOR ME AND IMA REP YA MEMORY.LOVE ALWAYS.AUTUMN.
Posted by: Autumn Harrison at October 19, 2005 12:16 PMILL NEVER FORGET ALL THE MEMORIES FROM THE HILL.
Posted by: Autumn Harrison at October 19, 2005 12:18 PMWords will never be able to descibe what you meant to me Kente' . You mad ethe biggest influence in my life and all of my memories of high school and beyond hold you in them. We knew eachother so wel, and I cry everyday. I miss you so much it makes my stomach turn. i wish i could have talked with you before this happened, just to tell you that you always have a place in my heart, and that I love you so much. i will never forget you, and some day i will see you again.
Posted by: Brandi at October 28, 2005 8:17 PMThe Rose Beyond The Wall
a rose once grew where all could see, sheltered beside a garden wall and as the days passed swiftly by, it spread its branches straight and tall.....
one day, a beam of light shone through a crevice that had opened wide- the rose bent gently toward its warmth then passed beyond to the other side....
now, you who deeply feel its loss, be comforted-
the rose blooms there-its beauty even graternow, nurtured by God's own loving care.
i love you with all my heart kente. not a day goes by that i dont think of you. you entered my life with such a force and left with one as strong. I will always love you and you will always be my tay tay.
The Rose Beyond The Wall
a rose once grew where all could see, sheltered beside a garden wall and as the days passed swiftly by, it spread its branches straight and tall.....
one day, a beam of light shone through a crevice that had opened wide- the rose bent gently toward its warmth then passed beyond to the other side....
now, you who deeply feel its loss, be comforted-
the rose blooms there-its beauty even graternow, nurtured by God's own loving care.
i love you with all my heart kente. not a day goes by that i dont think of you. you entered my life with such a force and left with one as strong. I will always love you and you will always be my tay tay.
MAN, I CAN'T BELEIVE IT'S BEEN TWO YEARS SINCE YOU LEFT .I'TS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY WHEN I DON'T THINK OF YOU .I PRAY THAT YOUR MOM IS OK AND THAT JUSTICE WILL SOON BE SERVED .I'LL NEVER FORGET THE DAYS OF ME ,YOU, MOD,AND XAVIER FREESTYLIN TILL MIDNIGHT ON THE HILL .THEM CATS THATS ON THE HILL COULD NEVER RUN IT LIKE WE RAN IT !!!!!! 1LUV TE YOUR GIRL AUTUMN AKA LADY A.
Posted by: AUTUMN HARRISON at April 3, 2007 9:51 AMKente,
it's been 2long years since god called you home, and in those 2 years not a day has gone by that i havent thought about you and all the times we shared. i miss you so much and i still wish that i can pick up the phone and call you. i still sit and think about all the weekends when you would come out here and we would B-B-Q all those memories will forever be in my mind ! I love You with all my heart and will see you when i get to the other side!
Kente was my cusin and i was mad that he dead man it have been 2 year my birthday have not been the same sinse u been gone man! I have been so sade and depressed and naver came out side for a year.
Posted by: Alicia Jackson at November 6, 2007 12:26 PM