Dejuan Thomas, 35, was shot and killed on March 8, 2022, in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. The shooting occurred around 6 p.m. in the 3700 block of West Iowa. Thomas, a Navy veteran, worked as a counselor at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center helping veterans transition to civilian life.

Thomas was killed alongside his best friend, Joseph Stokes, a gym teacher at Holy Family Catholic School. Both men were described as well respected in their communities. The Chicago Police Department has not released detailed information about the shooting; no arrests or suspects have been announced and the investigation remains open.

Anyone who knew Thomas or Stokes, or who has information about the shooting on March 8, 2022, is asked to contact investigators.