Daevonte Nelson was 19 when he was shot and killed on the night of August 20, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Police found him in a parking lot on the 1600 block of Fresno Street after gunshots; he was taken to a hospital but died of multiple gunshot wounds. The shooting happened at the apartment complex where Nelson lived with his girlfriend.

The Fort Smith Police Department described the attack as targeted and isolated, saying there was no ongoing threat. Investigators interviewed numerous witnesses and pursued leads and persons of interest, but as of the latest reports no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. Nelson’s mother, Lavish Lee, has spoken about her hope for justice.

Anyone who knew Daevonte, was in that area that night, or has information about the shooting is asked to contact the Fort Smith Police Department.