On June 9, 2016, police in St. Louis responded to the 1300 block of Burd Avenue in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood and found two men fatally shot. One victim was 30-year-old Damion Markiese Alton Sr., also known as D-black or Damo, who was discovered alongside Kenneth Reed. Both men had sustained gunshot wounds to the back of the head, reported as execution-style killings.

Witnesses said two unidentified men were seen running from the block shortly after the shots, and a blue sedan of unknown make and model was observed parked near the scene. Detectives and CrimeStoppers issued public appeals and reward offers, but investigators have struggled to develop actionable leads about the suspects or the vehicle. As of late 2025, no arrests had been announced and the double homicide remained unsolved.

Friends and family remember Damion as a loyal friend, a hard worker and a devoted father to two children. If anyone has information about that evening, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and CrimeStoppers want to hear from you.