Donald Symptom was 20 when he was fatally shot on February 1, 2017, in the 4700 block of Hampnett Avenue in Baltimore after an altercation with two other men. Investigators said the two men followed Symptom down the street before gunfire broke out.

Authorities identified Dontaz Lavan Brandon, 18 at the time, and William Maurice Neely Jr., then 19, as alleged assailants. Brandon turned himself in weeks after the shooting and was charged with first-degree murder, use of a firearm in a felony violent crime, and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. Neely was also charged in connection with the homicide.

Court records show the charges against Brandon were dismissed on December 7, 2017, then reactivated two years later; the case later concluded with Brandon found not guilty on July 12. Very little is public about the incident itself beyond these proceedings; anyone who knew Donald or witnessed the shooting is asked to come forward with information.