Dylan Jonathan McCalester was 16 when he died from a gunshot wound to the chest on December 15, 2020, in Rock Island. He was driving in the 600 block of 42nd Avenue when the shot caused his vehicle to crash into another car. Taken to UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island, he later died; Rock Island County Coroner Brian Gustafson confirmed the gunshot as the cause of death.

Dylan lived in Sherrard and attended Sherrard High School. He enjoyed basketball, time with friends, trips to the beach at Fyre Lake, his dogs Gracie and Patches, and spending time with his girlfriend, Sawyer.

Investigators identified 23-year-old Darvion Lard of Davenport as the prime suspect and issued an arrest warrant charging him with first-degree murder. The Rock Island Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service conducted a multi-agency search for Lard.

If anyone knew Dylan, saw him that day, or has information about the shooting on 42nd Avenue, please come forward.