Damarco Powell was 17 when he was found dead in a wooded area along Atline Road in Lakeland, Florida, on February 22, 2014. He had sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the back of his head. Investigators described the killing as related to gang violence.

Two teenagers were arrested in connection with Powell’s murder. One of those arrested, Tyler Knight, was 16 at the time and was identified as the shooter; reports tied the motive to gang tensions and a belief that Powell was cooperating with a rival group. Powell’s death is a stark example of the deadly consequences of gang conflict for young people and the community.

If anyone knew Damarco, his movements around February 22, 2014, or has information about the events that led to his death, please come forward to help the investigation.