Jahliq Rasheed Taylor, a 20-year-old male, was killed in a shooting incident on the night of September 12, 2020, in Chesapeake, Virginia. The shooting took place near the RiffHouse Pub on Bainbridge Boulevard, where Taylor was scheduled to perform.
Just after 10 p.m., Chesapeake Police responded to a call regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered three men, including Taylor, who had sustained life-threatening injuries from gunshots.
All three victims were transported to a local hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Jahliq R. Taylor succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The other two men were reported to have life-threatening injuries.
The gun violence that erupted that night extended beyond the immediate vicinity of the pub, with bullets striking homes in a nearby neighborhood. Residents reported hearing the gunshots, and some discovered that their houses had been hit by stray bullets, causing damage to a front door, a window shutter, and a side gate. The incident left the local community shaken.
In the aftermath of the shooting, friends and family gathered to mourn the loss of Taylor, remembering him and expressing their grief. As of the latest available online reports, no information regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the shooting has been publicly released by law enforcement. The investigation into the triple shooting that resulted in the death of Jahliq R. Taylor remains without a publicly announced resolution.
