Demetrius J. Grayson, 37, was fatally shot shortly after 4:30 a.m. on September 23, 2013, in the 2800 block of N. 33rd St., near 33rd and Hadley on Milwaukee’s north side. Milwaukee police classified the incident as a homicide and opened an investigation immediately afterward.

Born June 8, 1976, in Milwaukee, Demetrius Johndell Grayson was known as Key Man from early childhood. He was a father of four, attended Milwaukee Public Schools, and worked at various times as a material handler and machine operator. Family members remembered him as a loving father, son, and brother who had accepted Christ at an early age.

Authorities reported no arrests in the days after the shooting and said they were searching for suspects. The case remains unsolved with no one publicly identified or apprehended in connection with his death. If anyone knew Demetrius, saw activity near 33rd and Hadley that morning, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.