We will look at Kent Carter in this article. We will look at his personal life and the events leading to his death.
Who was Kent Carter?
Carter was from Arlington.
He was a former USA Army veteran and realtor.
He was a former Virginia NAACP leader.
He even served as the Vice President of NAACP’s Arlington chapter.
He was killed during a gunfire in the Carribbean at the Turks and Caicos Islands.
He was on vacation there with his girlfriend.
Carter visited the Island to celebrate his birthday.
He was said to be shielding his girlfriend at the time of the attack.
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The attack happened when he was leaving a hotel in the hotel’s shuttle.
Police say his killing was random . It was a gang related violence.
Tribute pour in for Kent Carter.
Tributes have been pouring in for Kent Carter.
Robert York who is one of Carter’s neighbors, described him as “one of the best neighbors you could have.”
He added that: “He and his family, just really great neighbors. So this is just incredibly sad news.”
There has also been a tribute from the NAACP. It reads:
“NAACP Arlington Branch mourns the tragic and unexpected loss of our 1st Vice President, Kent Carter, who passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022, while vacationing abroad.”
Their statement added:
“Our deepest sympathies go out to his family. May God grant them strength during this time of sorrow.”
