A 43-year-old woman, Kesha L. Moore, was shot dead in her Linden Hills apartment on Sunday night, and her live-in partner is the suspected shooter; he was on the run but has since been apprehended, according to Minneapolis police and a Star Tribune report. Officers who responded to the shooting at the Cove of Linden Hills apartments attempted CPR but Moore was pronounced dead at the scene. Her killing comes as a shock in what's described as a typically quiet neighborhood.
The incident, which took place at approximately 8:20 p.m. on the 4200 block of S. Sheridan Avenue is believed to be the result of a domestic dispute. In a statement from the police, they indicated that the circumstances suggested a domestic altercation between Moore and her partner, who was not named as charges hadn't been filed at the time. FOX9 further reports about the suspect's recent arrest during a traffic stop in Golden Valley; he's a 50-year-old man yet to be officially charged while the investigation continues.
Moore's sister, Kena Thomas, made a public plea for information leading to the arrest of the suspect, with the Minneapolis community and Moore's relatives urging those with knowledge to step forward and assist the authorities. The deceased, Moore, was fondly remembered by her longtime friend Rose DeCoteau as a "grandmother, mother, daughter and sister" who was "kindhearted, funny," and a passionate advocate for education, as mentioned by the Star Tribune.
Moore, the executive director of Resilient Lives LLC, a service provider for Minnesota seniors and those with disabilities, is recognized for her dedication to her work and her love for playing Scrabble, as stated on her LinkedIn account. She also held a master's degree in health administration and was respected for her ten years of experience in her field. Her death has brought immense grief to her community, including the staff at her apartment complex who were not aware of the live-in partner and are now working with detectives on the case, according to the Star Tribune.
The aftermath has shaken residents and apartment staff as they struggle to understand the violent act that disrupted their peace. Maintenance worker Theo Green remembered Moore as a kind person from a previous encounter and spoke to the Star Tribune about the shocking nature of the incident. Outside Moore's apartment, albeit nearly invisible from the street, a simple yet moving makeshift memorial has been set up, with daisies and a card weighed down by stones, a somber reminder of a life tragically cut short.
