The community of College Park is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 15-year-old Deandre Willis, a young life cut short just days before his birthday. Deandre, remembered by his family as a loving son and brother, was a teenager still exploring his dreams and identity.
According to his family, the incident occurred at the Manchester Ridge Apartments on Godby Road late Saturday night. Deandre was fatally shot, leaving loved ones devastated and searching for answers.
Deandre’s mother, Erica Willis, has shared her belief that her son may have been the target of a planned attack. She also raised concerns about what she describes as a delayed emergency response, suggesting that witnesses were aware of the incident but did not contact authorities immediately. Erica fears her son’s death could be connected to local gang activity, though investigations are ongoing.
Family, friends, and neighbors are left grappling with the sudden tragedy, reflecting on the life of a young man with so much potential whose journey was tragically interrupted. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Deandre’s death as the community rallies around the family in their grief.
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