Community Demands Justice After 31-Year-Old Shot at Sacramento Liquor Store

A vigil along the Sacramento waterfront Sunday night became a powerful call for answers. Kenneth Peace, a 31-year-old father of two, was shot and killed Saturday at Prestige Liquor and Wine in Sacramento County. By the time deputies arrived, the shooter was already gone—and as of Sunday, no arrests had been made.

The absence of a suspect hasn’t stopped his family from speaking up. At the vigil, loved ones gathered with white balloons and candles to honor the man his family called“King Tut.”His cousin, Patrice Edwards, didn’t mince words about the ripple effect of his death.“You didn’t just take one life; you shattered an entire family,”Edwards said, speaking directly to whoever pulled the trigger. Kenneth leaves behind two young children, Zaria and Aria, along with a sprawling network of siblings, cousins, and extended family who depended on him.

What struck many at the gathering was the specificity of what Peace lost the chance to do. Edwards spoke about the milestones he’ll never see—his kids’graduations, their weddings, family celebrations stretching decades into the future.“Kenneth deserved to grow old,”she said. It’s a reminder that homicide doesn’t just erase a person; it erases futures. A family friend, Claudia Jenkins, captured the raw reality of grieving together:“We’re weeping for each other. We’re grieving for each other. But we’re holding on.”

Even as they process their loss, the family’s message is laser-focused on bringing whoever did this to justice. Edwards issued a direct plea to the community:“If you know anything about what happened, no matter how small it may seem, please come forward.”That’s the tension these gatherings always hold—the need to mourn and the urgent need to find answers before the trail goes cold.

If you have information about the shooting at Prestige Liquor and Wine, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is asking you to reach out. In a case like this, even small details matter.