Late Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne and Rihanna
Superstar musician, Rihanna is mourning following the tragic news
of her cousin's death. According to reports, Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne who
is Rihanna's cousin was reportedly shot dead just hours after they spent
Christmas Day together in Barbados.
Nation News reported that Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne 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. He was 21.
Alleyne later succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to hospital in a private vehicle.
The eight-time Grammy award-winning singer paid tribute to Alleyne
on Instagram, mourning him by posting a series of photos of her cousin
while calling for an end to gun crime in the country.
'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!'
The late Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne
The "Work" singer also captioned the photos with an #endgunviolence hashtag.
Police are currently on the hunt for the shooter and have asked
anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers or the District A
Police Station.
Gun crime is said to have been rife in Barbados recently with police confirming a significant increase.
Alleyene was close with Rihanna; for the singer's 29th birthday in February, he posted a photo to Instagram, writing:
“Every day we are happy to have you in our lives. Happy Birthday
cousin, we really love you. Your presence in my life is a source of joy
and happiness. To my favorite cousin, may all your dreams and wishes
come true. #LoveYouLoads #wishyoumanymoretocome.”
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