Cedric "Debo" Evers Jr., a 32-year-old African American man from Longview, Texas, tragically lost his life on January 24, 2022. He was fatally shot in the 2200 block of South 12th Street in Longview. Cedric was one of two victims found with multiple gunshot wounds and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The other victim was treated and survived.
The investigation led to the arrest of Dominique Sheffield, a 30-year-old man from Longview.
Sheffield was charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was found and arrested by Smith County deputies on January 25, 2022, and later transferred to Gregg County. On April 3, 2024, Sheffield pleaded guilty to the murder of Cedric Evers and was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
The case drew significant attention in the Longview community, and the sentencing brought some closure to Cedric's family and friends. The loss of Cedric, who was a beloved son, brother, and father, left a profound impact on those who knew him. His obituary described him as a dedicated diesel mechanic who graduated from Kilgore College and was an active member of the East Springfield Baptist Church.
Cedric is remembered fondly by his family, including his mother Mashella Edwards, his siblings Bridget Founteno and Anthony Evers, and his children Issacc Boyce, Cedric Evers III, Jamaul Evers, and A'Kaylaa Evers. His legacy lives on through the memories and love of those who knew him.
