Justice for DJ: Family of young man shot, killed speaks to WFTV one month after his death

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A Brevard County family is looking to their community for help solving the shooting death of 20-year-old De’Shaun J. Stewart who went by the nickname D.J.

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Stewart was shot outside of a residence on Ellis Drive in unincorporated Cocoa, back on Feb. 17.

Brevard County Sheriff’s Office deputies have few leads in the case.

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Stewart’s mother, Shanova Stewart told WFTV, “I want justice so I could be able to sleep at night, because sometimes I don’t sleep.”

Her son moved to unincorporated Cocoa just two weeks before his death.

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Stewart’s uncle, C.J Floyd, said his nephew was well-liked.

As deputies continue their homicide investigation, Stewart’s family is working to keep his memory alive.

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The Sheriff’s Office said tips can be left anonymously through Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

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