Devon Carter was shot and killed in Newport News in late January. Author: Alex Littlehales (WVEC) Updated: 6:42 PM EST February 4, 2021
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Jefferson Avenue will forever be the street that changed Yvonne Carter s life.
On the night of Jan. 23, Newport News Police responded to reports of gunshots from the Southeast Community of the city. When officers arrived, they found 23-year-old Devon Carter had been shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Weeks later, Devon s killer is unknown, and so is the motive. Now, his mother is pleading with the public to come forward with answers.
“I was later showed a picture of him, and I identified my son. I could tell he had gunshot wounds to his head, and after that, I lost it, Yvonne said.
Devon Carter, 23, was shot and killed in Newport News on Jan. 23, 2021. His mother, Yvonne Carter, is imploring anyone who knows anything to help solve the crime. “I think the hardest thing is that I cannot hear his voice anymore.”