Darereon Newton, a 28-year-old Black man, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Seattle on the evening of July 25, 2021. The King County Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide from a gunshot wound. The shooting occurred in a neighborhood noted in reports as having high crime rates.

The Seattle Police Department opened an extensive investigation but faced few direct eyewitnesses and limited physical evidence at the scene, leaving detectives with scant initial leads. Despite public appeals and ongoing investigative work, no arrests have been announced and the people responsible remain at large.

Family, friends and neighbors held vigils and memorials after the killing, underscoring the loss felt by the community. If anyone has information about Darereon Newton’s death or was in that neighborhood on July 25, 2021, please contact the Seattle Police Department.