In the small city of Forrest City, Arkansas, a 30-year-old Black/African American man named Wesley Mario Veasley lost his life on June 17, 2021. Born on April 7, 1991, to Michael Sr. and Irene Veasley, he was a father, son, brother, and friend known for a smile that could light up any room. He had deep roots in the community, having attended schools in the Forrest City School District and was an active member of the Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church, where he played the drums alongside his
father.
Wesley's life was cut short by what was reported as gun violence. He was pronounced dead at Forrest City Medical Center, leaving behind his parents, two brothers, a sister, a son, and a daughter. His death was a significant loss to his family and the community that knew him. He was preceded in death by his sister in 2010.
In the wake of his death, details about the circumstances and any potential motives have remained scarce in public records. Information regarding any official investigation, arrests made, or the identification of any suspect or suspects has not been made widely available. This lack of public information has left many questions unanswered for his family and community about the events that transpired on that Thursday in June. A few weeks prior to his death, on May 27, 2021, Wesley had been arrested in a neighboring county on a charge of failure to appear, though it is unclear if this had any connection to his subsequent death.
