In the early hours of Labor Day, September 4, 2017, the life of 22-year-old Dearyes Cory-Jevonta Scott was tragically cut short in a burst of gunfire on Dartmouth Avenue on the west side of Flint, Michigan. The violent encounter, which unfolded around 3 a.m., also claimed the life of 23-year-old Donquel Lamar Jackson and left a third individual wounded but alive.
The incident was a stark reminder of the gun violence that plagued the city.
Dearyes, a resident of the Flint area, was a young man with a future ahead of him. His obituary paints a picture of a beloved son, brother, and friend who was cherished by his family. He was known for his love of life and the joy he brought to those around him. His unexpected and violent death sent shockwaves of grief through his community, leaving his loved ones to grapple with an immeasurable loss.
In the aftermath of the triple shooting, the Flint Police Department, in conjunction with the Michigan State Police, launched an investigation into the homicides. Detectives worked to piece together the events that led to the deadly shooting, seeking to identify those responsible for the senseless act of violence. However, despite their efforts, public information regarding any specific suspects or arrests in the case has been scarce.
The community was left to mourn the loss of two of its young members, their deaths adding to the city's grim statistics of violent crime. For the families of Dearyes Cory-Jevonta Scott and Donquel Lamar Jackson, the pain of their absence is a daily reality, compounded by the lack of public resolution in the quest for justice for their loved ones. The case remains a painful and unresolved chapter in the city's history of violence.
