Devon Sandusky, 21, was shot to death in the doorway of his mother’s home on the 800 block of Oak Hill Drive in Lexington, Kentucky, on the night of December 17, 2021. Officers found him suffering from a gunshot wound to the head; he was pronounced dead at 11:25 p.m. A funeral attended by more than 500 people reflected the reach of his family and community.

Investigators linked Deonte Carter to the killing after evidence gathered during a separate probe. Police say Facebook messages between Carter and Sandusky discussed drug transactions; a shell casing from the round that killed Sandusky was matched to a gun belonging to Carter, and Carter’s car was found at the scene. Authorities also reported Carter bragged to other inmates about killing Sandusky. Carter was charged in the case and initially pleaded not guilty.

Devon’s mother, Cristina Sandusky Johnson, and his sister Amaya attended court proceedings and publicly vowed to pursue the case. If anyone knew Devon or has information about that December night, please come forward.