On a summer evening in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a party turned tragic, abruptly ending the life of 28-year-old Breyon Terrell Cook. The fatal incident unfolded on Sunday, June 21, 2020, in the Rosemont Forest Park area, specifically in the 4300 block of Pleasant Valley Road. Dozens of people were gathered for a celebration when gunfire erupted.
Virginia Beach Police were called to the scene at approximately 7:38 p.m.. Upon their arrival, they discovered that two men had been shot.
Breyon Terrell Cook, a male, was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound. The second victim, another man, was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Born on April 8, 1992, in Virginia Beach, Cook was a graduate of First Colonial High School and had earned an Associate Degree in Computer Science from Centura College. He was known for his love of reading, rapping, traveling, and spending time with his family.
In the wake of the shooting, the Virginia Beach Police Department launched an investigation into the deadly double shooting. Despite the number of witnesses present at the party, authorities did not immediately release any information about a potential suspect or suspects. Investigators have continued to seek information from the public to piece together the events that led to Cook's death. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been publicly announced in connection with the homicide.
