Damarius Lamont Cochran was 26 when he was shot and killed on June 7, 2025, at the Pleasant Motel on 28th Street SE in Grand Rapids. Police initially responded to what was reported as a medical call or possible overdose; first responders found Cochran shot and he died after being transported to a local hospital. The Kent County Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide.

Surveillance footage from the motel was used to identify 32-year-old Deveon Dominique Hayle as the primary suspect. Video reportedly shows an interaction in the parking lot in which Hayle pulled a handgun and shot Cochran in the back. Hayle surrendered to Grand Rapids police hours later; his ex-girlfriend, Alyssia Gordon, was also taken into custody and reportedly told investigators she witnessed the shooting. A silver and black handgun was recovered hidden in the toilet tank of Gordon’s room and ammunition was found under the bed in Hayle’s room. Hayle has been charged with open murder and multiple felony weapons counts and is being held at the Kent County Correctional Facility.

Did anyone in the area that night see or record the interaction in the motel parking lot?