Damonie Whitehead, 21, was killed in Vallejo, California, in the early hours of Saturday, April 4, 2026. Police responded just after 1:30 a.m. to a 911 call from an apartment complex in the 900 block of Porter Street and found Whitehead suffering from at least one gunshot wound; she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Family members described Damonie as funny, smart, and entrepreneurial — she had recently launched her own clothing line. They say they believe her ex-girlfriend is responsible and told police so after hearing the 911 call, during which the fatal shots were reportedly audible. The family also says officers recovered the weapon and have a witness statement, but no arrests had been announced and police had not named a suspect.

This was Vallejo’s second homicide of the year. If anyone knew Damonie, her circle, or has information about the shooting on Porter Street the morning of April 4, please come forward.