Deonka Deidra DeeDee Drayton, 32, was killed on June 12, 2016, in Orlando, Florida, during the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub. She was one of 49 people shot dead when Omar Mateen opened fire inside the venue; Mateen was later killed by police and was the sole perpetrator named in the attack. Reports say Mateen pledged allegiance to ISIS during the assault and had been investigated by the FBI previously but that the earlier investigation had been closed.

DeeDee was remembered by family and friends for her vibrant personality and her love of poetry, music, and basketball. The shooting prompted vigils, memorials, and legal actions by victims families, and became a focal point for discussions about safety at public venues.