Deshawn Tyrell Burns Jr., 17, was last seen at his home on David Drive in Garnett, South Carolina, on February 24, 2020, roughly a week before his 18th birthday. A neighbor reported seeing him get into a vehicle that then drove off with his feet still dangling outside; the people who left with him have not been identified.

Deshawn is described as a Black male, black hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 7 inches tall and about 150 pounds. Hampton County Sheriff’s Office has led the investigation with assistance from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division; cellphone pings and searches of his social media accounts produced no leads, and investigators searched areas where he had friends, including nearby Estill. The case was also publicized on national television in hopes of generating tips.

Few concrete details have been released and the family continues to seek answers. If anyone remembers seeing Deshawn, the vehicle, or knows who he was with that day, please share what you know with investigators.