On Tuesday, the day after Christmas, Rihanna's cousin, Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne, was fatally shot in Barbados.
According to People:
The Royal Barbados Police Force told Nation News that Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne was shot by an unidentified man several times on Tuesday around 7 p.m. while he was walking near his home in Barbados. The 21-year-old later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. ... The shooter fled the scene, according to Sky News. The outlet also reports that police are investigating the case and calling for anyone with information to contact them.
On Wednesday, Rihanna posted a series of photos on Instagram, along with a heartbreaking tribute:
Condolences poured in from all over the internet:
Condolences to both her and the family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
— 🇨🇦❤Mandy Richardson❤🇨🇦 (@MandyTiggy) December 27, 2017
Condolences to the family.
— CuntryGal (@cuntrygal_) December 27, 2017
Omg I feel so sorry for Rihanna right now😢😢😢😡😡😡😬😬😬😢😦😦😦😣😣😣😣
— Dekarian Brooks (@dekarian_brooks) December 27, 2017
This is so sad😥l am sure he was a very nice young man l pray for his family&friends🙏🏻
— Janlynne🎄🎁❤ (@Janetlynne211) December 27, 2017
Our thoughts go out to Rihanna and her family today. ❤️https://t.co/ILzEV6koST
— Teen Vogue (@TeenVogue) December 27, 2017
Rihanna's cousin died because of gun violence. It's heartbreaking to see another innocent life lost. Lets end gun violence. My hearts and prayers go out to rihanna and her family. Sending y'all lots of love. #EndGunViolence #WeLoveYouRihanna
— . (@grandeforvogue) December 27, 2017
Rihanna’s cousin was killed because of gun violence #RIP Tavon 😔 #EndGunViolence
— Rihanna (@RihannaNaviDE) December 27, 2017
my heart hurts, sending love to rihanna and her family. no one deserves this. i'm so sorry
— lucy (@moonlightbillie) December 27, 2017