The community of Foxworth, Mississippi, is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Zamarkus Kentrell Brister, a 22-year-old whose life came to a tragic and unexpected end on November 26, 2025. Zamarkus was transported to a local hospital after being injured in a shooting at Reagan’s Corner in Kokomo, but despite the efforts of medical personnel, he sadly passed away.
Zamarkus was more than a name in a news story—he was a son, a loved one, a friend, and a young man with a life still unfolding. His passing leaves a deep void that cannot be measured, and those who knew him best are now left holding tight to memories that will forever be treasured. Whether through laughter shared, moments spent together, or the simple presence he brought into the lives of others, Zamarkus touched hearts in ways that will never be forgotten.
Those mourning him today describe a young man with potential, with personality, and with love for the people in his life. His absence leaves behind a silence that hurts, a reminder of how fragile and precious life truly is. As family and friends navigate this painful loss, they are surrounded by a community that stands with them—grieving, supporting, praying, and remembering.
While the investigation into the events of that afternoon continues, today we pause to honor who Zamarkus was. His story does not end with tragedy; it lives on through the people who loved him, through the memories that will never fade, and through the legacy he leaves behind in the hearts of those who knew him.
May you rest in peace, Zamarkus Kentrell Brister.
Your life mattered. Your memory lives on.
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