It is with deep sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Frederick Kiprono, originally from Moiben, Kenya, and recently living in Shreveport, Louisiana. Frederick lost his life in a heartbreaking

shooting incident while working as an Uber driver.

His family — including his brother

 William Songok (Kenya)his sister Everlyn Cheruto (Lexington, Kentucky), his cousins Martin Kipchirchir (Indiana)and Eli Kosgei (Midland, Texas) and his nieces Tashia, Olivia, and Sophia (Shreveport) are coming together during this painful moment to coordinate support and facilitate his send-off and burial back home in Kenya.

As a community that believes in standing with one another, especially in times of loss, we humbly call upon your prayers, solidarity, and financial support Any contribution big or small will go a long way in easing the burden on the family as they prepare to lay Frederick to rest with dignity.

Thank you for your compassion, generosity, and for rallying together as one community.

May Frederick’s soul rest in eternal peace.

I am Eli kosgei , I am a cousin to Frederick kiprono together with his sister Everlyn Tanui we created the go fund me to help with Frederick repatriation. The money raised will be used to pay for the funeral home (Bedford memorial funeral home) in Dallas tx where Frederick body has been since he was picked in Shreveport LA . The same funeral home is organizing for his body to be flown back to kenya and this funds will help with that . We will attach all receipts and documents that are needed. We will send withdraw the funds to Eli kosgei bank account and pay it of Bedford funeral home in Dallas tx.