Sixteen-year-old Da’Marcus Faison was shot and later died after being dropped off at a house on Mount Pleasant Drive in Columbus, Georgia, on February 15, 2023. As he stepped out of the passenger side, the driver opened fire and fled. A homeowner ran out and performed CPR; Da’Marcus was taken to a hospital and died about two and a half hours later.

Da’Marcus was a Kendrick High School student and ROTC member who hoped to join the Army. His mother, Yvette Faison, described him as sweet, kind, and memorable; his death left his family and friends devastated.

After more than a year with the case unsolved, Columbus Police Violent Crimes investigators identified a suspect in custody on unrelated charges. On May 15, 2024, probable cause was found to charge 20-year-old Don’Querious King with murder, plus armed robbery and possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a crime.

If anyone knew Da’Marcus or has information about the shooting, please share what can help investigators.