On the evening of August 8, 2022, 24-year-old Dewayne Jones Jr. was shot and killed at a Motel 6 on Sycamore View Road in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a father of three and remembered by his family for his love of basketball, music, and entertaining those around him.

The Memphis Police Department opened a homicide investigation and released photographs of a person of interest to seek leads. No public announcement has been made about arrests or an identified suspect.

Anyone who knew Dewayne, was at the motel that night, or has information that could help should contact the Memphis Police Department with what they know.