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Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Rihanna's Cousin


Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Rihanna's Cousin
In Dec 2017, just a day after seeing him for Christmas, Rihanna’s cousin Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne was killed. Shot by an unknown assailant, the 21 year old became the 31st person killed on the island this year.
By Paula Rogo · Updated October 24, 2020

A suspect has been arrested and charged with killing Rihanna’s cousin, Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne, last week in Barbados.

Shawayne Dashawn Williams appeared in court Wednesday to face murder charges. Williams fatally shot the 21-year-old multiple times on Dec. 26 while he was walking home. He then fled the scene while Alleyne was rushed to the hospital, where he eventually died, the Nation News reports.

Rihanna paid tribute to her young cousin in an Instagram post last week.

“RIP cousin… 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!“

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Williams is being held behind bars until he next court date in late January.

TOPICS:  Rihanna