Oshea Tyquan Lee, a 28-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on February 8, 2021, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when deputies from the Pasquotank County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a gunshot victim in the 300 block of Travis Drive. Upon arrival, they found Oshea Tyquan Lee unresponsive and suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite efforts to administer CPR and transport him to Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The investigation into Oshea Tyquan Lee's death led to the identification and arrest of Keenan Nafis Vann-Jason, who was charged with his murder. Vann-Jason, also an African American male, was apprehended by authorities on February 9, 2021, after being on the run. He was taken into custody without incident and is currently being held at Albemarle District Jail without bond. The case remains under investigation, and authorities have urged anyone with additional information to come forward.
Oshea Tyquan Lee's death has left a profound impact on his family and community. He is survived by his mother, Chanda Graham, his children, Brazil Lee, O'Shea Lee Jr., and Tycere Lightfoot, as well as his siblings and extended family. His funeral service was held on February 14, 2021, at Melton Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where family and friends gathered to pay their respects and commemorate his life.
The arrest of Keenan Nafis Vann-Jason has brought some measure of justice to Oshea Tyquan Lee's family, but the pain of his loss continues to be felt deeply. The community of Elizabeth City mourns the untimely death of a young man whose life was cut short by violence. As the investigation progresses, it is hoped that further details will emerge, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
