On February 15, 2025, Deaza Barkley became a victim of gun violence, leaving a broken family and community. She had a heart as big as the Atlantic Ocean and always wanted to find the good in people. She was supposed to graduate from high school this year and had begun receiving college acceptance letters. If you would like to show support, this page has been created to help the family not become overwhelmed. Everything is appreciated, but nothing is expected.