Evansville, Ind. — Early Sunday morning, police officers arrived at an apartment at Neighbor’s Keeper on South Lincoln Park Drive after reports of gunfire. Inside, they found 25‑year‑old Keshawn Almond lying motionless. Almond was already gone, the victim of a fatal shooting that shook the quiet housing complex and left neighbors in shock.
Friends and family remembered Keshawn as someone who lit up a room, someone with plans and energy that didn’t match the way his life ended. Residents of the complex said they often saw him around, just living his life like anyone else, making his death feel senseless to those who knew him.
Investigators described a painstaking process to piece together what happened. They reviewed doorbell cameras and other footage from around the complex, putting together a sequence of movements that pointed them toward a suspect. Officials say that technology was critical in identifying who may have been responsible.
On Monday, police named 28‑year‑old Jacquese D. Crosby as the person wanted in connection with Almond’s death. A warrant has been issued, and authorities emphasized that if anyone sees Crosby, they should not approach him but call law enforcement immediately. The shooting remains under active investigation.
This tragedy is the third violent incident reported at Evansville housing complexes in just one week, and two of those left people dead. Police described the recent pattern as alarming, especially with warmer weather bringing more activity and people outdoors. Officers said they are working with city leaders and community members to prevent more violence.
Sgt. Anthony Aussieker of the Evansville Police Department noted that crime trends often shift with the seasons. Still, he said, the goal now is to break any pattern before it becomes entrenched. “We are doing everything we can to make sure this doesn’t continue,” he said.
As the search for Crosby continues, Almond’s loved ones are left grappling with grief and unanswered questions, while neighbors hope more safety measures and community efforts might keep others from suffering similar loss.
