Javaris Deon Patton, 29, was killed in the early hours of June 10, 2023, when gunfire struck a porch on the 1400 block of Rayfield Drive in Midfield, Alabama. Deputies were called just before 2:00 a.m.; Patton was found at the scene with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead there. Investigators said initial evidence pointed to a drive-by shooting, with shots fired from a passing vehicle and multiple rounds sent toward the home.

Detectives from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office took over the investigation, interviewing people connected to the scene and working to identify the vehicle and occupants. Public updates at the time did not name any suspect or announce an arrest or charges. Family notices identified Patton as Jay-P, born in Bessemer and survived by his mother, siblings, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends; services, visitation and burial in Bessemer were planned.

If anyone saw or heard anything on Rayfield Drive that night or has information about the vehicle involved, please share what is known with investigators.