Tela Gamariyah Sellers was a 24-year-old African American man who died in Fort Pierce, Florida, on June 20, 2015. Born August 2, 1990, in Miami, he was raised in Fort Pierce, attended local schools in St. Lucie County, earned a GED, and worked as a laborer for a plastics company. He was active at Non-Denomination Faith Temple under Rev. Reynolds and was described as dedicated to his family and community.

Tela was survived by his son Gamariyah Sellers, daughter Aviyah Sellers, his parents Gregory and Doris Sellers, and several siblings.