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The night he died began at a house party in the 700 block of Hanchey Street in Troy. In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 18, 2026, violence erupted amidst the gathering. The Troy Police Department received a call about a shooting and dispatched officers to the residence. When they arrived, they discovered Rahim on the front porch of the home, suffering from a single gunshot wound to his chest. Police and Troy Fire Department personnel immediately performed CPR, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Rahim A. Boyd was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation was launched immediately by the Troy Police Department. Investigators quickly determined the shooting was not a random act. Troy Police Chief Danny Barron informed the public that the violence was likely motivated by a previous incident, though he did not release specific details to protect the ongoing investigation. He noted that a party had been going on at the time of the shooting and made a public plea for any remaining witnesses to come forward.
"The consequences are there for the victim’s family and for the suspect’s family," Barron said, acknowledging the wide-reaching tragedy of the event. He urged people to be aware of their surroundings and to leave any situation that seems dangerous. Appealing directly to those who were at the party, he said, “As small as you may think it is, there may be something that you have that you don’t realize it would be a key piece of evidence for us. All I ask is, if you were there, put yourself in the family of that victim’s place. What would you want for your family member?” Police confirmed that neither Rahim nor the suspect were affiliated with Troy University.
The day after the fatal shooting, on October 19, 2026, authorities arrested 29-year-old Jocerria D. Jones of Troy. He was charged with felony murder in connection with Rahim's death. After being processed at the Troy City Jail, Jones was transported to the Pike County Jail, where he was held without bond pending an Aniah's Law hearing. This hearing is held to determine if a defendant accused of a serious felony should be denied bail.
In the midst of their grief, Rahim's family prepared to say their final goodbyes. His funeral service was held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the auditorium of his alma mater, Goshen High School, a place that held memories of his time on the basketball court. He was laid to rest at the New Mt. Zion Ingram cemetery in the nearby community of Ansley.
As of late October 2026, the investigation into Rahim Boyd's death remained active as the Pike County District Attorney's office began preparing its case against Jocerria Jones. The Troy Police Department continues to seek information from the community to ensure a thorough prosecution. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact the Troy Police Department at 334-566-0500, email [email protected], or call CrimeStoppers at 334-215-STOP (7867).
