Martavus Deshun Coleman, 33, was shot to death in Verona, Mississippi on July 25, 2020. Authorities describe the incident as gun violence that ended his life.

Public reports say a suspect was taken into custody and charged in connection with Coleman’s killing; the person arrested has been identified as his brother. Beyond that familial connection, specific details about what led to the shooting, an exact motive, or the evidentiary timeline have not been released.

This remains a devastating case for a family and a small community. If anyone knew Martavus Coleman, witnessed the events around July 25, 2020, or has information about the homicide, please come forward to the appropriate investigators.