Deion Sebastain Lewis, 31, was killed in Kansas City, Missouri, in the early hours of February 12, 2024. Lewis stopped near 39th Street and Woodland Avenue around 2:00 a.m. to help a friend after a non-injury car crash. While at the scene a separate dispute developed; 27-year-old Tyler J. Giles had also stopped and began recording, witnesses say, and an argument turned physical. Lewis stepped in to break up the fight and was struck by gunfire during the struggle.

Emergency responders found both Lewis and Giles unresponsive; Lewis was pronounced dead at the scene and Giles was transported with life-threatening injuries and later died. Homicide detectives stated the two victims did not know each other and that the shooting arose from the argument after the crash rather than from any prior relationship between them. No suspects were in custody and no charges had been filed; investigators were canvassing for witnesses and reviewing evidence, and a reward was being offered for information leading to an arrest.

Lewis is remembered by family and friends as a dedicated security professional and avid weightlifter. He attended Belton High School, Simpson College, and the University of Kansas where he studied criminal justice, and was employed as a security supervisor for Allied Universal, a role that included overseas protective work. If anyone was in the area that night or has information about what led to the shooting, please contact the TIPS Hotline.