On Halloween night, October 31, 2018, gunfire at the Henry Clay Apartment complex on Randolph Street in Ashland, Virginia, left 18-year-old Deshawn Angel Burgos dead at the scene. Officers arrived about 11:33 p.m.; Hanover County Fire and EMS pronounced him deceased where he lay. Investigators initially withheld his name while family were notified and treated the incident as a homicide.

Police increased patrols around the complex and asked the public to come forward with any information. Nearly a month later officials announced an arrest: Airick Tillman, of Fredericksburg, was taken into custody in Chesterfield County and charged in connection with Burgos’ killing with counts including first-degree murder, robbery, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and distribution of marijuana; he was being held in juvenile detention. Funeral arrangements placed Burgos with Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory in Ashland and visitation occurred in early November.

Anyone who knew Burgos or who has information about the shooting is asked to contact the Ashland Police Department or Crime Stoppers.