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Deshontae Dewayne Ellis, an 18-year-old from Kalamazoo, Michigan, tragically lost his life on January 2, 2016. The incident occurred at the Red Roof Inn in Oshtemo Township, where a party was being held. According to reports, a fight broke out among some girls at the party, which then spilled into the parking lot. The altercation escalated, leading to several shots being fired. Ellis was shot while inside a car in the motel's parking lot.

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Victim Details

Deshontae Dewayne Ellis

Male

Black / African American

Kalamazoo

MI

2016-01-02

18

Deshontae

Dewayne Ellis

11/30/2025