Kealon Dejuane Gilmore, a 26-year-old man from Dallas, Texas, tragically lost his life on April 2, 2022. He was fatally shot at a non-permitted event known as the Epic Easter Bike Out and Field Party held in southeast Oak Cliff. The event, which drew around 2,000 attendees, was marred by violence when a fight broke out, leading to gunfire. Kealon was among the 16 people injured in the shooting, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Dallas police
arrested two suspects, Astonial Calhoun and Devojiea Givens, both of whom were charged with felony deadly conduct. However, the charges against them were later reduced to misdemeanors, and they were not directly linked to Kealon's murder. The investigation into the shooting has faced several challenges, including the retirement of two detectives initially assigned to the case. Despite these setbacks, Detective Eric Barnes has taken over the investigation, and the police are actively seeking new leads.
Kealon's family has been vocal about seeking justice for him. His mother, Shalonda Gilmore, has expressed her determination to see the case resolved and has called for the community's help in providing any information that could lead to the identification of the shooter. The family has also set up tributes in Kealon's memory and continues to advocate for stricter regulations on non-permitted events to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The loss of Kealon Dejuane Gilmore has had a profound impact on his family and the community, and his mother remains hopeful that justice will be served. The investigation is ongoing, and the Dallas Police Department continues to work diligently to bring those responsible to justice.
