Steven Lavell Prosise, 43, known as Stevie D, was killed by gunfire in Petersburg, Virginia, in the early morning of September 30, 2022. Police found him in the middle of the road near the Royal Inn Motel on South Little Church Street; he was pronounced dead at the scene from gunshot wounds. His death was recorded as the city’s 16th homicide that year.

Prosise is remembered by family and friends as a loving, always-smiling man who loved designing clothes and sneakers, especially Jordans, and who supported the Buffalo Bills and the Florida Gators. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing; no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

If anyone saw events near the Royal Inn Motel that morning or has information about the shooting, can you contact the Petersburg Police Department?