207 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Case Description
Any updates on this case?
Duval DJ DeShields, a 14-year-old African American boy from Philadelphia, PA, tragically died on October 12, 2015, from a gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred on the 1200 block of 10th Street in North Philadelphia. DeShields was transported to Hahnemann University Hospital but succumbed to his injuries the following day.
The investigation led to the arrest of Dimitrius Brown, a 19-year-old male, who was charged with murder, criminal conspiracy, and other related offenses. Brow ...Read More
The investigation led to the arrest of Dimitrius Brown, a 19-year-old male, who was charged with murder, criminal conspiracy, and other related offenses. Brow ...Read More
Links to Additional Sources (11)
See any mistakes?Victim Details
Duval “DJ” DeShields
Male
Black / African American
Philadelphia
PA
2015-10-12
14
Duval
DeShields
11/11/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else thought about the impact this whole case must have had on Duval's neighborhood? I ca... ...Read More
10/14/2023
10/14/2023
I recently came across the case of Duval "DJ" DeShields, and my heart goes out to his family and fri... ...Read More
07/27/2023
07/27/2023
I was reading about the tragic death of Duval DJ DeShields, and it really got me thinking about the ... ...Read More
07/12/2023
07/12/2023
