Kenneth Anderson Jr.

Kenneth Anderson Jr. was a 19‑year‑old from Knoxville whose life mattered to family, friends and the neighborhood where he lived. Public records show he was found at a residence in the 1500 block of Dutch Valley Drive and pronounced dead on September 20, 2020; beyond those official details the public record is sparse.

Though formal tributes published by funeral homes or family obituaries matching his name and the exact date of death were not located in available public archives, the facts that are recorded make clear that Kenneth was a young Black man whose death left a family and community seeking answers. The Knoxville Police Department listed him among unsolved murders for 2020, and local reporting confirmed officers responded to a shooting at the Dutch Valley Drive residence on the evening of September 20, 2020.

When public records are limited, a respectful remembrance focuses on the human presence that numbers cannot capture. Kenneth was a young adult at the threshold of life’s possibilities. He lived in a community where neighbors, schools, workplaces and family ties shape daily life. Those who knew him best — relatives, friends and neighbors — are the ones who hold the fuller memory of his voice, humor, relationships, and the everyday moments that defined him.

Though we cannot reconstruct those private details from public sources, it is important to acknowledge the worth of Kenneth’s life beyond the circumstances of his death. He is part of a generation whose hopes and plans were interrupted, and his family continues to bear that loss. This page honors his existence and the human dignity he carried. If you have verified information that could add to a fuller memorial or assist the ongoing investigative efforts, please consider sharing it with the Knoxville Police Department.