Dedrick Demont Traylor Jr., a 24-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically passed away on January 1, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. Dedrick was born on December 7, 1995, to Denise Willard and Dedrick Traylor Sr. He was employed at Parma Ristorante Italiano, formerly known as Stella's, and attended Coronado High School where he played football and basketball.
Dedrick left behind a daughter, Aubriella Traylor, and numerous family members and friends.
On the night of his death, Dedrick was involved in an altercation with Garyontae Shephard, a 17-year-old male, at Level Nightclub in Lubbock. During the altercation, Shephard pulled out a firearm and shot Dedrick before fleeing the scene. Tragically, Shephard was later found dead from a gunshot wound, though the circumstances of his death remain under investigation. The Lubbock Police Department confirmed that the two homicides were unrelated.
The investigation into Dedrick Traylor's death is ongoing, and the Lubbock Police Department has not made any arrests in connection with the case. The department has urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist with the investigation. The community continues to mourn the loss of Dedrick Traylor, and his family and friends have held a celebration of life service to honor his memory.
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