Deshawn Marquette Lawayn Jones was a 17‑year‑old African American male who was killed in Shelby, North Carolina, on September 13, 2022. Local and state law enforcement have been treating his death as a murder and say the investigation is ongoing.

Authorities have conducted interviews and collected forensic evidence as they work to determine the circumstances and identify those responsible. The community has offered condolences and support to Deshawn’s family.

If anyone has information about Deshawn, his movements around September 13, 2022, or anything that could help investigators, please come forward and contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.