In the early morning hours of July 10, 2019, a tragedy unfolded in Manassas, Virginia, that cut short the life of 17-year-old Malikyh Person, known to some as 'Lil Black.' Responding to a call at 5:28 a.m. in the 8600 block of Diane Court, police discovered the young male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to a local hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he was pronounced dead.
The initial investigation into the death of the aspiring teen rapper revealed that a discharge of a firearm led to the fatal incident. While police initially stated that no foul play was suspected, the investigation continued to unfold. This led to the arrest of another 17-year-old male from Washington, D.C. The name of the suspect was not released due to his age.
The teenage suspect was charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with Malikyh Person's death. The investigation into the shooting remained ongoing as authorities worked to piece together the events that led to the teenager's untimely death. The loss was deeply felt by his family and community, who mourned the young life that had been lost to gun violence.
