Former PVAMU Employee Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of Kendrick Wilder on Campus

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Devon Elliot Rhodes, aged 31, has been charged with murder in connection with the tragic shooting death of Kendrick Wilder, an employee of Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU). The incident occurred on Monday on the PVAMU campus in Houston, Texas. Rhodes, who is a former employee of the Governor Bill and Vara Daniel Farm and Ranch where the victim worked, was swiftly apprehended by PVAMU campus police following the shooting. He is currently being held on a $1 million bond, as confirmed by the Waller County District Attorney’s Office.

Kendrick Walker was tragically shot multiple times, but at this time, the motive behind the attack remains unclear. Immediately after the incident, an alert was issued to all students and staff, urging them to stay inside. The campus was placed under a shelter-in-place order for approximately three hours until it was deemed safe to resume normal activities. Fortunately, no students were injured during the incident, as confirmed by the university.

Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic and terrifying. Makayla Reeves, a freshman at PVAMU, recounted her experience, stating, “I was actually walking back from class and I saw all the police here and then you can hear them like telling him, ‘Put your hands up, put your hands up!’ It’s definitely scary, especially because it’s early in the morning, people trying to get to class, walking in and out of the dorms.”

In response to the tragic event, PVAMU President Tomikia P. LeGrande expressed her condolences and shared a message with the university community. President LeGrande acknowledged the swift action taken by the PVAMU Police Department in apprehending the shooter and assured the community that they would continue to lead the ongoing investigation. She also emphasized the importance of campus safety and pledged to strengthen approaches to alerting and responding to potential dangers.

President LeGrande’s message reflects the deep sorrow felt by the PVAMU community. She stated, “I am devastated by the loss of life on the farm of our main campus, a place where we conduct the important work of teaching, research, and mentoring, and moreover, a place that is symbolic of our connection and concerted efforts to uplift and positively impact our community.” The president further expressed her commitment to providing support and counseling services to those affected by the tragedy.

As the investigation progresses, the PVAMU community mourns the loss of Kendrick Wilder and stands united in solidarity. Plans for a celebration of Kendrick’s life will be announced by the family at a later date. In the meantime, the university urges everyone to prioritize the well-being and safety of students, staff, and faculty, and to continue to support one another during this difficult time.

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