Devonte D-Man Bryant was 9 years old when he was shot and killed on the evening of July 13, 2020, in the 2100 block of Pauger Street in New Orleans’ Seventh Ward. He was playing outside his home when individuals on foot began firing; Devonte was struck in the head and died at the scene 17 days before his tenth birthday. Two teenagers were also wounded in the same attack — a teenage girl shot in the stomach and a teenage boy shot in the leg — and both survived.

Police reported that a white Jeep believed to have been used as a getaway vehicle was later located, and investigators said they do not believe Devonte was the intended target. Despite an active investigation and a $10,000 reward offered for information leading to an arrest, no arrests have been announced and the case remains unsolved. Devonte’s family and community remember him as a fun-loving child who enjoyed sports and dancing; a private funeral was held on what would have been his tenth birthday.

Anyone who knew Devonte, witnessed the shooting, or has information about the white Jeep or the people involved is asked to come forward.