Deonta Thomas, 25, died in Detroit on August 29, 2021, after suffering a gunshot wound to his thigh that severed an artery. Those with him drove him to Sinai-Grace Hospital in his own truck and left him at the entrance; some of his personal belongings were initially reported missing. Family members pressed the Detroit Police Department for answers and questioned explanations that his death might have been self-inflicted.

Detroit police later concluded the death was accidental, determining a handgun Thomas was carrying in his pocket discharged unintentionally. The individuals who had been with him later recovered his missing belongings and turned them in voluntarily to investigators. Law enforcement met with the family to explain the findings and address their concerns.

Did anyone in the Detroit area know Deonta or have information about the events leading up to that night?