JerrMarius Deonta Sills was 21 when he was ambushed on Avenue L in Ensley, Birmingham. Multiple suspects opened fire, raining roughly 20 rounds at him while he walked on a Saturday evening; the scale of the shooting pointed to a targeted, violent attack. First responders took Sills to UAB Hospital, where he fought for his life for more than a month but died of his wounds on July 7, 2023.

Known also by his rap name Li Heat, Sills was remembered by family and friends as fun, outgoing, and humble. A vigil at George Ward Park drew those who mourned him and included a balloon release. The Birmingham Police Department has classified the case as a homicide and says investigators believe he was intentionally targeted; no suspects or arrests have been announced and the probe remains active.

If anyone who knew JerrMarius or was in the Ensley area that evening has information, please share it with the Birmingham Police Department.