Markeesa Pettway was 22 when he was shot and killed on July 5, 2020, in Boykin, Alabama. The fatal shooting occurred in Wilcox County and prompted an investigation by local law enforcement.

Within days investigators identified a teenager from the community as a suspect. That juvenile was arrested and later charged with murder in Wilcox County; the suspect’s name has not been widely publicized because of their age. The killings left Boykin mourning while confronting the fact that both victim and accused were young.

If anyone knew Markeesa, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help the prosecution or defense, please share what you know.