Deandre U. Willingham was 20 when he was fatally shot on October 8, 2017, in Superior Township. The shooting followed an altercation that Willingham was reportedly trying to walk away from; it took place during daylight hours. He lived in Ypsilanti Township and attended Lincoln High School, and friends and family remembered him as silly, funny, and caring.

Law enforcement opened an investigation and identified a suspect who was taken into custody. The community in Ypsilanti discussed the impact of the killing and mourned his loss.

If anyone knew Deandre or witnessed what happened that day, please share any information that could help fill gaps in the timeline.