Kevonte Alfred was 22 when he died in Gary, Indiana, in the early hours of New Year’s Day 2019. Reports describe his death as an accidental shooting that occurred as New Year’s Eve celebrations were winding down. The incident was not treated as a homicide, and no suspects or arrests were reported.

Friends and family remembered Kevonte as funny, outgoing, and kind, with a love for dancing, singing, and making people laugh. Public details about the circumstances of the shooting are limited, and the precise sequence of events has not been widely reported.

If anyone who knew Kevonte or was in Gary that night has information about what happened, please share what you can.