Deshun Alvontae Montgomery, a 20-year-old Black man from Detroit, was found dead on the morning of August 6, 2019. His body was discovered at a street corner with multiple gunshot wounds; the violence was so severe his mother initially did not recognize him. He had last been seen by family the night before and spoke to his brother saying he was on his way home.

Detroit police reported no weapon at the scene and investigators said there was little evidence to work from. Deshun’s mother recalled a recent conversation in which he spoke about believing in the devil. Public appeals were made for information through law enforcement and Crime Stoppers, and the case has moved through the courts, including review by the Michigan Supreme Court.

Who knew Deshun or was in the area that night and can help shed light on how he came to be at that street corner?