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Devin D'shawn Allen

Age 18

Cleveland, Ohio

Never heard the camera click again

In photos, he showed the same goofy smile that he had when he was a kid. He wore grey windbreakers, Abercrombie and Fitch T-shirts, and zip-up sweatshirts, often paired with sweatpants or acid-wash jeans.

He took pictures with family and friends, wrapping his arms around the ones who loved him most. He had a relaxed presence, often posing with his hands in his pockets.

On Aug. 24, 2018, Devin D'shawn Allen, 18, died after being shot while driving a stolen car in Cleveland. He was taken to University Hospitals, where he was put on life support until his death.

By Ellie Klibaner-Schiff · Age 15
Meet the Reporters

More than 200 friends

Joel Keshon Green

An interrupted trail of Facebook photos

Oliver Santos

Big smile stolen on Saturday night

Romane D. Taylor Jr.

Intelligent and playful, beloved by buddies

Jayvone J. Shackelford-Bishop

Friends together like Lilo & Stitch

Moltere Charles Jr.

#TGFAD — Thank God for another day

Corey Donald II

He had just started barber school

Clinton Howell

A daily trip that turned deadly

Unknown

Shot while walking down the street

Tyrese A. Jones

He was beloved at his school

Fernando Perez

“What is it going to take?”

Kelvion’te A. Trammell

Engine still running, no life left

Floyd Chianti Davenport IV

“Baba stay woke...Baba stay woke!”

Saniyah Monee Nicholson

Funny faces and pigtails no longer

Jacob Matthew Edwards

A survivor, full of heart. Gone.

Darryl Lamar Johnson

A family visit. He never left.

Kameron Porter

Domestic violence ends a stepson’s life

Xavier Montrail Thomas

Candles flicker against darkness for Zay

Samuel Ozuna

Always respectful, loved by his friends

Delametric Djuan Fairley

Never got to make travel plans

Kameron Johnson

He dreamed of college and cars