Devon Montgomery was 16 and a resident of East Saint Louis, Illinois, when he was killed in a shooting on January 29, 2023. The death occurred during a triple shooting at a church in East St. Louis, a location the report notes is often seen as a community safe haven.

Devon’s name is recorded at the National Gun Violence Memorial, where friends and family have shared photos and lit virtual candles; the memorial entry listed 52 candles at the last update. The case underscores the broader problem of gun violence affecting young people in the area and the impact such losses have on families and communities.

If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Devon, please share what you know.