On a day meant for celebrating love, Valentine's Day of 2018 brought a tragic end to the life of Vinson Hayes in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 40-year-old man, known to his loved ones as 'Vinnie,' was a victim of gun violence, his life cut short at the University Hospital in New Orleans.
Born on June 5, 1977, Vinson was a son to Emily and Leonard Hayes, Sr., and a brother to Leonard Hayes, Jr. He had also been preceded in death by his sister, Valencia Hayes-Riley.
He was a product of his community, having been educated at both Booker T. Washington and Joseph S. Clark High Schools. He is remembered by his parents, brother, a host of other relatives and friends, and his life-long companion.
A funeral service was held to honor his memory on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home in New Orleans, offering a space for those who knew and loved him to gather and mourn their loss.
Details regarding the circumstances of the shooting that led to Vinson Hayes's death, including information about any potential suspects or arrests in connection with the case, are not available in the public online sources. The investigation into his death remains without publicly available updates on suspects or arrests.
