* *Pharrell Williams revealed in an emotional post last month that One of the victims in the March 27 shooting in Virginia Beach was his cousin, 25 years old Donov from Lynch.
Per NBC News, Lynch was killed along the popular town Directly at the sea Strip from hotels and restaurants shortly after several others were wounded in two nearby shootings. Police claim Lynch had a gun when he came into contact with officers who responded to the shootings and he was fatally shot by a black police officer whose body camera had not been activated.
“The loss of these lives is an immeasurable tragedy. My cousin Donovon was killed in the shootings, ”Williams wrote in an Instagram tribute to his cousin. He was a bright light and someone who always showed up for others. It is important that my family and the families of the other victims receive the transparency, honesty, and justice they deserve. Virginia Beach is the epitome of hope and tenacity, and as a community we will get through this and come out stronger. “
The official involved in the shooting has reportedly been on administrative leave pending the investigation. Williams has now called for a federal investigation into the police’s fatal shooting of his cousin.
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“I had to speak at my cousin’s funeral and I was full of emotion,” he wrote on social media on Monday. “Too many unanswered questions about the city and the state. I respectfully call for an investigation by the federal government. I also humbly ask that you all keep families in prayer. “
According to the report, the city police department has turned the investigation into Lynch’s death over to Virginia State Police.
Two people died and eight were wounded, including in the shootings along the Virginia Beach coast last month Deshayla “Shay” Harris, one of the stars of the reality show “Bad Girls Club” Who was fatally shot while allegedly standing on a street corner.
Harris’ death was confirmed by her sister, Tashara “Shani” Harris, Who wrote on Facebook: “I didn’t get a text from you this morning, you broke my heart Deshayla Shay Harris, why are you leaving us like this? My heart hurt so much. “
The shooting began when a fight broke out and someone opened fire, the Virginia Beach Police said in a statement.
Hours before shooting harris posted a video of himself on Instagram in which she said: “I only do what makes me stand up!”
According to the New York PostThe violence began at around 11:30 p.m. on Friday in two locations one block apart. The chaos resulted in the Virginia Beach Police Department arresting several suspects early Saturday. 13NewsNow reported. Among the injured was a police officer who was hit by a car at the scene. The officer was taken to the hospital and treated for his injuries.
Three men were reportedly arrested in connection with the shootings.