In the early hours of March 13, 2021, the life of 24-year-old Daijon Dessasore, a male resident of the Bronx, was tragically cut short in a fatal drive-by shooting in Queens, New York. The aspiring rap artist and father of a three-year-old daughter was sitting in an idle car with a friend on 98th Avenue near Springfield Boulevard just before 1 a.m. when the tranquil night was shattered by gunfire.
A white vehicle approached, and an occupant within opened fire, striking Dessasore in the chest and arm.
In a desperate attempt to escape the sudden onslaught, Dessasore exited the vehicle, but his injuries were too severe. He collapsed onto the pavement as his friend fled the chaotic scene. The gunman's vehicle sped away, leaving behind a scene of violence and a life extinguished too soon. The motive for this senseless act of violence remains unclear, a lingering question for a grieving family.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the New York Police Department launched an investigation, appealing to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible. Despite their efforts, the case has grown cold. To date, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the murder of Daijon Dessasore. His family continues to mourn their loss and await the day that justice is served for his untimely death. His cousin remembers him as a happy and easygoing person who brought joy to those around him.
