Malik Khayyum, 19, known as DJ Malik, died on August 4, 2017, in the Talbot’s Corner neighborhood after being shot in the neck inside a Donald Street home. The shooting was described as accidental: Khayyum was reportedly playing with a pistol when an 18-year-old friend, Kenneth Brown, tried to take the firearm from him, a struggle ensued, and the gun discharged. Khayyum was pronounced dead at the scene.

Three people were present and were described as cooperative with the investigation. The case went to a grand jury; in September 2017 Kenneth Brown was indicted on reckless homicide and was held on a $50,000 bond. Court records indicate the case was later closed with a conviction for reckless homicide.

The community held a candlelight vigil to remember the popular young DJ. If anyone was at the Donald Street home that night or has information about the events leading up to the shooting, please come forward.