PHOENIX — Quincy McMillon was a father to five, a husband and the youngest of three. He was working as a Lyft driver in Phoenix when he was murdered, according to detectives with the Phoenix Police Department.
“He was a huge family person,” his mother, Qualisha Jones, told 12News Friday. “So, this is hurting our family a lot.”
The 28-year-old was murdered on Dec. 22, 2023, at an apartment complex near 19th and Northern avenues, officials said.
Phoenix police were initially called for a fight call, but as they were responding, a 911 caller reported shots had been fired, Sgt. Brian Bower with the Phoenix Police Department said.
“When those officers arrived on scene, they were able to find the victim, still inside the vehicle slumped over, with an apparent gunshot wound,” Bower said.
McMillon died from his injuries.
Three weeks later, no one has been arrested.
“To have life taken from gun violence it’s just like, I’m not understanding,” Jones said, fighting back tears. “Were they after his car, because Lyft drivers don’t have money. So, I just want to know, why.”
Jones said her son had moved to Phoenix from Colorado about a year ago.
“He was my chemo partner when I went to chemo,” she added. “He would call and talk to me to make sure I was okay.”
McMillon was married and had no friends in the Valley, his mother said.
“He took a person away from us who was a world changer and was very important,” Jones said. “Being his mom, this is a pain I don’t know how to express because even though he was an adult, he was still my baby.”
Jones said her son was smart. At a young age, she recalls his teachers telling her he was “the greatest mathematician they ever had in their class.” He loved robotics and basketball.
“It’s a tragic situation that the suspect is still outstanding and we are looking for any information that we can to find out who is responsible,” Sgt. Bower said as the department turned to the public for help to solve the case.
Lyft told 12News there was no active ride at the time of the incident.
“Our thoughts are with Mr. McMillon’s loved ones as they confront this unspeakable tragedy," a Lyft spokesperson said. "We have been in contact with his family to offer our support and assisted law enforcement with their investigation."
“If you know anything, even though you think it may be insignificant, please reach out to the police. Quincy deserves justice,” McMillon’s mother said.
Anyone with information can contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO and remain anonymous. There is a $2,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest.
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