On May 12, 2024, at about 3:25 a.m., officers from the Middletown Division of Police responded to reports of gunfire in the 1700 block of Sheffield Street. They found three people with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle; 19-year-old Devonte Malachi Beverly was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other victims were taken to Atrium Medical Center; their conditions have not been released.

No arrests have been announced and police have not identified suspects or a motive. Authorities are actively investigating and ask anyone with information to contact Detective Mynheir at 513-425-7720 or 513-425-7700.

Devonte Beverly was born April 10, 2005, in Wilmington, Ohio, to Ronita Beverly and Sammy Haines. He enjoyed basketball, spending time with friends and family, and supporting the Cincinnati Bengals. He is survived by his parents, grandparents Marvin and Lisa Frisco and Sammy and Lisa Haines Sr., several siblings, and many extended family members and friends.

If anyone has information about the shooting on Sheffield Street or saw activity in the area that night, please contact Detective Mynheir.