Katelyn Kay Dewberry was 31 when she was shot on the evening of July 29, 2020, in Blackshear, Georgia, after stepping in to protect a child. She was initially treated locally and then life-flighted to Orange Park Medical Center’s trauma unit. Despite several days of care, she died on August 3, 2020. Her family arranged organ donation, and her organs were donated after her death.

Investigators identified a suspect, Matthew Johnsen, who was arrested and charged in connection with the shooting. He later pleaded guilty and received a 20-year prison sentence. Katelyn was an Executive Chef who had hoped to own a food truck; family and friends remembered her for her cooking, loyalty, and generous spirit.

If anyone knew Katelyn or has information about the moments leading up to the shooting, please share what you know.