Devonn Dozell Mayhew, a 21-year-old male of African American ethnicity from Copperas Cove, Texas, tragically passed away on July 23, 2020. The incident occurred around 11:13 PM when Copperas Cove Police Officers responded to reports of shots being fired at the intersection of S. 7th Street and W. Avenue E. Upon arrival, they found Devonn, a gunshot victim, in the roadway who did not show any signs of life.
The Copperas Cove Fire Department EMS confirmed Devonn was deceased at the scene.
The investigation into Devonn's death was classified as a homicide. Detectives from the Copperas Cove Police Department conducted a thorough investigation, including obtaining video surveillance footage from the crime scene. A person of interest was observed on video shortly before the shooting, and this footage was released to the public in hopes of gathering more information. The police department also offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest or indictment of the suspect.
As of the latest updates, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. The Copperas Cove Police Department continues to seek information from the public and encourages anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. The case has drawn significant attention from the community, and efforts to find justice for Devonn are ongoing.
