Keyyontae Vignaude, a 25-year-old individual, lost his life due to gun violence on August 25, 2024, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The incident occurred at Regional Park, where Vignaude was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:13 a.m.
Vignaude was identified by Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley. He was a student at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and originally from Hanover Park, Illinois.
The shooting at Regional Park resulted in one fatality, which was Vignaude, and two other
individuals were injured in the same incident. The circumstances surrounding the shooting involved Vignaude holding a gun and backing away from an exit, although the exact details of the events leading to his death are not fully clarified in the available reports.
Those who knew Vignaude described him as someone who always brought good energy and lit up the room, highlighting his positive presence among those who interacted with him. His death has been noted as a tragic loss, particularly within the community and among his peers.
