Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne, Rihanna’s cousin has been shot dead in Barbados few hours after spending time together on Christmas Day.
According to reports, Alleyne, 21, was walking in the St Michael’s area around 7pm on Boxing Day (26 December) when he was shot by an unidentified man several times,
The 29-year old singer mourning her cousin on Instagram, called for an end to gun violence.
She wrote:
‘RIP cousin,“ she wrote. ”Can’t believe it was just last night that I held you in my arms! never thought that would be the last time I felt the warmth in your body!!! Love you always man! 😢🙏🏿❤ #endgunviolence’
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Police are currently searching for the shooter and have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers or the District A Police Station.
Earlier this month, Barbados Police reported that gun crime has been rife in Barbados recently with a significant increase with 22 of 28 murders committed there gun-related.
