On the evening of March 8, 2021, 35-year-old Travon Lewis Lavender was killed during a violent confrontation between two groups of young people at an apartment complex on South Pantano Road in Tucson, Arizona. A dispute that had begun earlier in the day escalated when one group went to the complex to confront the other. The arriving group encountered the mother of one of the youths and began assaulting her; Mr. Lavender, who was at the scene with his girlfriend, was also attacked during the melee.

A gunshot rang out during the chaotic altercation and Mr. Lavender was struck. A neighbor drove him to Tucson Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Tucson Police were called at about 8:30 p.m. and found several witnesses in the parking lot. Detectives have been investigating the juvenile dispute and appealed for public help identifying those responsible. No public announcement of arrests has been made. If anyone knew Mr. Lavender or saw what happened that night, please share information with Tucson Police.