Jaylen Sumpter

In the late summer of 2021, the life of a young Detroit man was tragically cut short. Jaylen Donte Sumpter, a 24-year-old Black/African American male, became a victim of gun violence on September 12, 2021. His death left a void in the lives of his family and community, who gathered to remember him at funeral services held at the Caver Memorial Chapel.

The circumstances surrounding Jaylen's death were described as a senseless act of violence. The Detroit Police Department launched an inves ...

Jaylen Sumpter, age 24 - National Gun Violence Memorial