Dequane Christopher Johnson was 24 when he was shot on the first block of Teardrop Lane in Newport News shortly before 8 p.m. on November 12, 2020. Officers found him with gunshot wounds and he was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries; he did not survive.

A Newport News resident and former student of the city’s public schools, Dequane was remembered as a loving father to his son Major, a son and brother, and a man who enjoyed basketball, fishing and singing. Family described him as hardworking and compassionate despite facing many trials.

Newport News police opened an investigation after the shooting and asked the public to contact the anonymous Crime Line with any information. No arrests or suspect identifications have been publicly announced. If anyone knew Dequane or has information about what happened that night, please come forward and share what you know.