Deon Wiley III: Saginaw Wing student killed after dance, allegedly caught on video showing off cash, 5 dead

Deon Wiley III: 5 things to know about slain Saginaw Wing student

1. Deon Louelle Wiley III’s life ended tragically when he was 17 years old in a shooting. Police believe the incident occurred during a “parking lot party” and no suspects are in custody.
2. On May 25, the day before graduation, Dean’s mother, Precious Sherman, attended a vigil for him along with his sisters, grandmother, cousins, aunts and godparents.
3. Deon’s mother described him as a “good boy, a smart boy” who “was never in trouble,” local channel WNEM reported.
4. Dean’s mother, Presence, denied the money accusations, saying: “The picture they painted of my son… was never anything about not having money. He just wanted to enjoy himself and that’s what I worked so hard for,” according to the publication. She noticed Dean hanging out that night.
5. Deon’s mother further stated that he was a homebody who enjoyed video games, basketball and taking care of his young nephew.

Paradise Funeral Chapel wrote a line of obituary for Deon, read “Mr. Deon Wiley passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was 17 years old.” A GoFundMe has also been set up for Deon, descriptive He was “well-loved, full of hope and had a bright future.”