Michael Jamar Givens Sr was a 27-year-old Black man who died in Wilmington, Delaware, on March 8, 2016, one day before his 28th birthday. Known to family and friends as App, he was born in York, Pennsylvania, had lived in Coatesville, and was living in Wilmington at the time of his death. Memorial records classify his death as firearm-related, though available funeral and newspaper notices do not describe where the shooting occurred, what led to it, a motive, or who was responsible.
Givens was remembered as someone who loved basketball, football, and music. He was the father of two children, Michael Jr. and Mackenzie Givens, and is survived by his parents, a sister, three brothers, a grandfather, and other relatives. His funeral took place March 18, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Passtown in Coatesville, followed by burial at Lebanon Cemetery in York. If anyone knew Michael or has information about what happened in Wilmington on March 8, 2016, please share what you can.