On April 25, 2023, 22-year-old Khiren "Kyro" Jamarr Willis was found deceased with multiple gunshot wounds at 565 W. Fourth St. in Mansfield, Ohio. Officers responded to the scene around 3:45 p.m. As of May 1, 2023, no arrests had been made in connection with his death, and no suspects had been publicly identified.
Khiren was born on January 24, 2001, in Mansfield to parents Rochelle Willis and Akil Wade. He was known for his beautiful smile and piercing eyes.
Khiren cherished his role as a father to his daughter, Kaior Brielle Bradley-Willis, enjoyed spending time with friends, and took pride in caring for his grandmother, Betsey "Gail" Willis. He was remembered for his compassionate nature, often reaching out to others with a simple, "I was just checking on you."
He is survived by his parents; daughter; siblings: Danny Brown Jr., Rogiana Smith, Avondre Swope, Asjon Swope, Tajiuna Lindsay, and Sylas Miller; grandparents: Betsey "Gail" Willis, Ronnie (Carol) Rembert, and Elizabeth Whitten; great-grandmother, Claudia Chapman; girlfriend, Schlaun Bowens; and bonus son, Santana Bowens. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Milton Whitten III, and his best friend, Dontarious "Bullet" Sylvester.
A visitation was held on May 8, 2023, at Providence Baptist Church in Mansfield, followed by a funeral service conducted by Pastor Mark Cobb. Wappner Funeral Directors-Mansfield assisted the family with arrangements.
In 2019, at the age of 18, Khiren was involved in a felonious assault/shooting incident on Brinkerhoff Avenue in Mansfield. He turned himself in to authorities on July 16, 2019, and was charged with felonious assault for allegedly shooting two men near South Park on June 24, 2019.
As of now, there have been no updates regarding arrests or identified suspects in connection with Khiren's death. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released additional information.
