In the late afternoon of February 28, 2023, emergency services in Virginia Beach, Virginia, were dispatched to a residence in the 5000 block of Finespun Last following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival at approximately 2:30 p.m., they discovered 21-year-old Heavonlei Grant suffering from a gunshot wound to her chest. Despite the efforts of first responders, Grant was pronounced dead at the scene.
The ensuing investigation by the Virginia Beach Police Department led to the arrest
of 19-year-old Jaiden Litton. Litton was subsequently charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with Grant's death. According to court documents, Litton informed investigators that the shooting was unintentional. He claimed that he was attempting to unload a handgun belonging to Grant when the incident occurred. Litton stated that he had pointed the firearm at her during the process of unloading it, and when she tried to move the gun, it discharged.
Following his arrest, Jaiden Litton was granted a $50,000 secured bond with several conditions for his release. These stipulations included GPS monitoring, home confinement, and a mandated mental health evaluation. He was also prohibited from possessing drugs, alcohol, or firearms and would be subject to unannounced screenings. The case was reported to be under ongoing investigation by law enforcement.
