In the autumn of 2017, the life of Devante Wright-Felder, a 24-year-old African-American male, was tragically cut short on the streets of Baltimore, Maryland. On Sunday, October 1, 2017, Wright-Felder was found shot on Crenshaw Avenue. His death was one of many homicides that plagued the city that year, highlighting the persistent issue of gun violence within the community.
Born on July 18, 1993, to Yolanda Laureen Wright and Darrell Antonio Felder, Devante was remembered by loved ones
as a young man with a bright and infectious spirit. In his youth, he was active in team sports, participating in the Morrell Park Little League Baseball Team and earning several first-place awards in wrestling. He was known for his love of laughter and for encouraging those around him to embrace happiness, often saying that 'life is too short not to be happy.' His trademark smile left a lasting impression on everyone he met. A tech-savvy individual, he was always up-to-date on the latest electronic trends. He was a hard worker who was also a father to one daughter.
Following his untimely death, family and friends gathered to honor his memory at a memorial service held at March Funeral Homes. He was laid to rest at Mount Zion Cemetery in Baltimore County. The investigation into his murder was handled by the Baltimore Police Department.
Despite the passage of time, the case of Devante Wright-Felder's murder remains unsolved. No arrests have been made in connection with his shooting, and no suspects have been publicly identified. His family, like many others in Baltimore affected by gun violence, is left to mourn a life taken too soon while still awaiting justice. His unsolved case is a painful reminder of the lasting impact of violence on families and communities.
