On the evening of August 22, 2024, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Greensboro Police Department officers responded to reports of an assault in the 2800 block of Spring Garden Street, near the Campus Crossing Apartments in Greensboro, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered 20-year-old Davion Tyler-Montic Jessup unresponsive in the breezeway of an apartment building, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, Jessup was pronounced dead at the scene.
Davion Jessup, a native of Charlotte, was a junior at North Carolina A&T State University, enrolled in the Management program with a concentration in Entrepreneurship within the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics. His untimely death has been deeply felt across the university community, with the institution expressing heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
In the aftermath of the incident, Jessup's mother, Karisha Boney, shared her grief and memories of her son, describing him as a dedicated, loving individual with a great sense of humor. She recounted that a neighbor stayed by Davion's side during his final moments, providing some solace during this tragic time.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the Greensboro Police Department continues to investigate the case as a homicide. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at (336) 373-1000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the P3tips mobile app or website.
Funeral services for Davion were held on August 31, 2024, at Grier Funeral Service in Charlotte, North Carolina, where family and friends gathered to honor his memory and celebrate his life.
The loss of such a promising young individual has left a profound impact on both his family and the broader community, highlighting the urgent need for solutions to address and prevent such senseless acts of violence.
