DeVonte Antrel Purdue, 23, was fatally shot in the neck on August 13, 2020, after two men forced their way into his apartment at the Circle at Point Park Apartments near Copperfield in Houston. The intruders, later identified as 29-year-old Darius Handsborough and an unidentified accomplice, went to Purdue’s door about 8:30 p.m.; they told investigators they were looking for marijuana, but no evidence supported that claim.

Investigators linked Handsborough to the scene with cell phone records and DNA taken from Purdue’s fingertips. Purdue’s mother, Armina Bradley, says a third party instructed Handsborough and the other man to go to Purdue’s apartment. The family describe Purdue as kind and generous, fond of gaming, and close to his sister and her children. The search for the unidentified accomplice is ongoing.

If anyone knew DeVonte or has information about who helped plan or carry out this break-in and shooting, please share what you know.