Deonte Porchia was 19 when he was killed in a drive-by shooting in Visalia, California, on August 13, 2016. Known as Tu-Tu, he was preparing for his high school graduation and remembered by family and friends for his love of sports and his infectious smile.

The shooting happened about 3:20 a.m. in the 3300 block of South Woodland Street. Multiple rounds struck three people; Porchia and another man were standing outside a home and were hit. Porchia was taken to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. A third person inside a nearby house was struck by a stray bullet and survived.

Visalia Police arrested three suspects: Marcus Jeske on August 18, 2016, and Cody Farmer and Richard Jarman on August 24, 2016. All three were charged with homicide in connection with the drive-by. Anyone with information about Deonte, that night, or the people involved is asked to come forward.