Kevin Hamilton was killed in the first season of “Snowfall.” He was shot by Franklin Saint after a confrontation escalated.
In the FX series “Snowfall,” which explores the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles during the 1980s, Kevin Hamilton is a character who is part of Franklin Saint’s close-knit group of friends. As the story unfolds, Franklin becomes deeply involved in the drug trade, and his actions begin to have serious consequences for those around him.
The tension between Kevin and Franklin grows throughout the first season, particularly after Kevin becomes increasingly erratic and a liability to Franklin’s burgeoning drug business. The situation reaches a boiling point when Kevin, in a fit of rage and seeking revenge for a previous incident, attempts to shoot a rival drug dealer but instead hits an innocent girl.
Franklin, realizing the danger Kevin poses to their operation and to innocent lives, makes the difficult decision to confront him. The confrontation ends tragically when Franklin, in an attempt to stop Kevin from causing further harm, shoots him. Kevin’s death is a pivotal moment in the series, marking a significant turning point for Franklin’s character and his descent into the moral ambiguity of the drug trade. It also serves as a stark reminder of the violence and heartbreak that often accompany the drug business, setting a somber tone for the rest of the series.