Deontay Coston, a 22-year-old African American male from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was fatally shot on January 21, 2020, during a domestic incident in Richardson, Texas. The incident occurred at the Beverly Apartments on Frances Way, where Coston had gone with his sister to pick up her child from the child's father. According to reports, an altercation broke out among several people related to the mother and/or father, leading to a physical fight outside the apartment complex.
During the altercation, Coston was shot and subsequently transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Richardson police launched an investigation into the shooting and identified 21-year-old Howard Lamone Handy Jr., of Mesquite, Texas, as a person of interest. Handy was later arrested and charged with murder in connection with Coston's death. He is currently being held at the Dallas County Jail on a $500,000 bond. The police have continued to question those involved in the incident and witnesses to gather more information about the circumstances leading to the shooting.
The case has garnered significant attention due to the nature of the domestic dispute and the involvement of multiple individuals. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to piece together the events that led to the tragic death of Deontay Coston. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation, as the police seek to ensure justice for the victim and his family.
