Devin Ian Payton, 30, of San Diego was shot and killed in the Logan Heights neighborhood in the early hours of August 22, 2022. The shooting took place around 2:50 a.m. in a parking lot on Imperial Avenue after a verbal altercation with two men. San Diego police say Devin was struck in the chest when one of the men retrieved a firearm from a vehicle and fired a single shot. He received life-saving measures at the scene and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators arrested two suspects: 27-year-old Torrodney Prevot on suspicion of murder and 22-year-old Anthony Deshaun Word on suspicion of being an accessory to murder. Both were taken into custody without incident. Detectives are continuing to investigate the relationship between Devin and the suspects.

Devin’s family and friends remember him for his infectious smile, spiritual nature, and his talents as a lyricist and beat maker. If anyone has information about Devin, his activities that night, or the people involved, please come forward.