Devon Decarlos Carter was 23 when he was found shot to death on Jefferson Avenue in Newport News, Virginia, on January 23, 2021. The killing left his family searching for answers and publicly appealing for anyone with information to come forward in the weeks after the slaying.

In late April 2021 Newport News police announced arrests in the case. They took 28-year-old Xavier Thomas and 19-year-old Cavon Jones into custody and charged both men with murder and firearm offenses in connection with Carter’s death. The arrests moved the matter into the court system, where further details were expected to emerge through proceedings.

Devon’s family and community continue to grieve while the legal process advances. If anyone has information about Devon, his movements on January 23, 2021, or the events on Jefferson Avenue that day, please come forward to Newport News authorities.