In the early morning hours of January 23, 2023, the life of 21-year-old Kyree Davon Blackledge, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Virginia Beach police responded to a call about a shooting shortly before 4 a.m. and discovered Kyree's body in the 1400 block of Harpers Road, near a storage facility. He had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 21, 2001, Kyree was a graduate of Nansemond River High School's class
of 2019. His family described him as a loving, caring, and loyal free spirit with a contagious smile and laugh. He had a passion for games and had been active in both soccer and football during his youth. Remembered as a burst of energy and full of love, his passing left a deep void in the lives of his family and friends.
As of the latest available information, the investigation into Kyree Blackledge's homicide is ongoing. The Virginia Beach Police Department has not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with his death. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward to assist in the investigation.
