In the early evening of April 16, 2019, the life of 20-year-old Tykeeyan Z. Robinson was tragically cut short in Norfolk, Virginia. A male, Robinson was discovered lying in the 2800 block of Colonial Avenue suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Emergency dispatchers received a call about a person being shot at approximately 7:40 p.m.
Upon their arrival, first responders found Robinson unresponsive.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel who were also dispatched to the scene, he was pronounced dead. The Norfolk Police promptly initiated a homicide investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
In the days following the incident, authorities publicly identified Robinson as the victim. However, details regarding a motive or any potential suspects were not released to the public. The investigation into the death of Tykeeyan Robinson remains unresolved, and information regarding any arrests or persons of interest has not been made available through online sources. The case is a painful reminder of a young life lost to gun violence, leaving a family and a community searching for answers and justice.
