Devyn Milek Gibson, an 18-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on September 20, 2015, in Longview, Texas. The incident occurred near the intersection of Sibley Street and Rothrock Drive, where he was found lying on the side of the road with multiple gunshot wounds. The Longview Police Department responded to a welfare check call at 12:59 a.m. and discovered Gibson's body. The autopsy report revealed that he had been shot at least eight times.
The police immediately launched a homicide investigation, urging anyone with information to come forward.
The case remained unsolved for several years, becoming a cold case until new evidence surfaced in 2022. On October 6, 2022, Longview police arrested Ceylan Bridges, a 25-year-old male from Longview, in connection with the murder of Devyn Milek Gibson. Bridges was booked into the Gregg County Jail after a warrant was issued for his arrest. The investigation revealed that Gibson had been shot and killed in the area of Ledger Street and Sibley Street. The arrest brought some closure to the case, but the investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to gather more information and evidence.
Devyn Milek Gibson's death had a profound impact on his community, with many expressing their grief and calling for justice. His funeral services were held at Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Texarkana, Texas, where family and friends gathered to pay their respects. The case highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence and the need for continued efforts to address and prevent such tragedies in communities across the country.
