DaVonte Javon Adams, 28, was fatally shot in north Minneapolis in the pre-dawn hours of May 17, 2024. The shooting occurred about 4:40 a.m. in the 2200 block of North 5th Avenue in the Harrison neighborhood. Responding officers found Adams with life-threatening injuries; he was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center and later pronounced dead in the operating room. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide from multiple gunshot wounds.

A Black man from Spring Valley, Minnesota, Adams worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Spring Valley Living and was described as kind and patient, a dedicated caregiver to the elderly and a beloved presence to his nephews. His death was one of three fatal shootings in Minneapolis during a violent 17-hour span that included two other homicides.

The Minneapolis Police homicide unit is investigating; no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified. If anyone knew DaVonte, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.