Deqwan Markell Chester, 19, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of October 30, 2024, at the corner of West Celeste Street and South Washington Avenue in South Apopka. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting around 2 a.m.; deputies found Chester had been shot and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Chester was born May 19, 2005. His death is listed among recent victims of gun violence and has been mentioned in memorials and reports.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Chester, please share tips with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.