In the quiet afternoon of March 14, 2022, the life of Kavan Figueroa, an 18-year-old Hispanic male from Easton, Pennsylvania, was tragically cut short. Kavan, a student at Easton Area High School with dreams of becoming a truck driver and a passion for creating music, was seated in a white BMW SUV on the 1300 block of Washington Street. Alongside him was his friend, 17-year-old D'Andre Snipes. In a sudden burst of violence, multiple assailants opened fire on the vehicle.
When Easton police officers arrived at the scene around 4 p.m., they discovered a grim tableau. D'Andre Snipes was found in the driver's seat and was pronounced dead at the scene from gunshot wounds. Kavan, in the front passenger seat, was critically injured but still alive. He was rushed to St. Luke's Hospital-Anderson Campus, but tragically, he succumbed to his injuries. The promising young man, who was known for his love of basketball and spending time with his friends and family, was gone.
The investigation into the double homicide revealed a complex and coordinated attack. Authorities determined that multiple shooters had fired into the SUV, with investigators recovering different shell casings at the scene. The search for those responsible led to the identification of three suspects. The first to be apprehended was 20-year-old Altajier Kyell Robinson, who turned himself in to the police. He was charged with multiple counts, including criminal homicide and conspiracy.
Subsequently, two other individuals were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting. Giovani Cagle, 20, was taken into custody in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, and faced charges of homicide and conspiracy to commit criminal homicide. The third suspect identified was 15-year-old Jayden Denizard, who also faced homicide charges for his alleged involvement. According to authorities, Denizard admitted to using a. 380 caliber handgun, while Robinson allegedly used a Glock 9mm, and Cagle a 9mm Smith & Wesson during the deadly assault. The arrests brought a measure of progress in a case that had deeply affected the Easton community, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew and loved the two young victims.
