Javonta Crandall, a 20-year-old African American male, was killed in a drive-by shooting on May 5, 2022, at the intersection of Sunset Avenue and May Drive in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was riding in the passenger seat of a sedan when he was fatally shot; the vehicle’s driver suffered a hand injury and was treated at a nearby hospital. Javonta’s family said he had recently re-enrolled at Nash Community College and had been looking forward to celebrating Mother’s Day with them.

Rocky Mount Police reviewed surveillance footage during their investigation and identified 19-year-old Antonious Montez Clemmons Jr. as a suspect. Clemmons turned himself in and was charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. The shooting drew attention to gun violence in Rocky Mount and prompted local law enforcement to seek federal assistance to address rising crime.

If anyone knew Javonta, his routines, or saw activity near Sunset Avenue and May Drive on May 5, 2022, please share what you know.