Devan G. Watson, 24, was killed in a drive-by shooting in the Avalon Park neighborhood of Chicago on May 4, 2016. He was shot during that incident and died nearly two weeks later from his injuries. The shooting occurred in an area that has experienced frequent gun violence, and his death came during a year when the city recorded an unusually high number of homicides.

Family and friends remember Devan as kind, loving, devoted to his family, and passionate about music and photography. He was described as loyal, caring, an entrepreneur, a protector, and a best big brother whose aspirations were cut short. If anyone knew Devan or has information about the shooting, please come forward with tips that might help his family seek justice.