Deron Brooks was a 26-year-old Black man from Detroit who was killed on August 12, 2013. The killing took place on the city’s west side at a residence on 16121 Stahelin Avenue near the Puritan and Evergreen neighborhoods. His death was ruled a homicide.

Born Derron Courtell Brooks, he was described as a devoted father to his young son Giovanni Martin Brooks and was engaged to Asia Garfield. He enjoyed music and sports, especially basketball and baseball, and supported his grandmother Estelle and parents Danna L. and Darryl Brooks.

Police have not identified a suspect and no arrests have been announced; the case remains unsolved and has been entered into cold case efforts without resulting charges. If anyone knew Deron, saw activity near 16121 Stahelin Avenue on August 12, 2013, or has information that could help, please come forward.