Donquez Abernathy, a 14-year-old African American boy from Nashville, Tennessee, tragically lost his life on November 24, 2020. He was a passenger in a stolen pickup truck when a shooting occurred inside the vehicle on Interstate 24 near downtown Nashville. The driver, 12-year-old Abdiwahab Adan, was also killed in the incident. Two other teenagers in the truck were injured and taken to the hospital.
The investigation revealed that the shooting was carried out by 16-year-old Tristan
Williams, who was also in the truck. Williams was charged with two counts of criminal homicide and one count of attempted criminal homicide. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, but it is known that the vehicle had been stolen days earlier from South Nashville.
The tragic event has left Donquez's family and the community searching for answers and calling for measures to prevent youth violence. Donquez was remembered as a vibrant and active young boy who loved football, climbing trees, and playing video games. His death has been a devastating blow to his family and friends, who continue to mourn his loss and seek justice for his untimely death.
