Deangelo Watts

Deangelo Shelby Lee Watts was a 22-year-old Black man from Detroit, Michigan, where he was born on April 12, 1995. He was the son of Monica Marie Lang and Damon Shawn Watts. Deangelo’s family had already endured loss, as he was preceded in death by his mother and his grandfather, Ocie Lee Lang. To honor his memory, his family created a tribute page where loved ones could gather to share their memories of the young man.

On September 12, 2017, Deangelo's life was tragically taken. He was killed in his home city of Detroit, but the public has learned little else about what happened that day. Law enforcement has not released information regarding the circumstances of the homicide, including the location where Deangelo was found or the cause of his death.

The questions surrounding Deangelo’s final moments have gone unanswered. The investigation into his killing has not resulted in any arrests, and no suspects have ever been publicly named in connection with the crime.

With no new information released since his death in September 2017, the case has stalled. The homicide of Deangelo Watts remains unsolved.