In the late autumn of 2016, a young man's life was abruptly cut short in what was described as a tragic accident. Kavon Antoan Cooper, a 21-year-old male, died on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Remembered affectionately as 'Lil Coop,' he was known for his infectious smile and sense of humor. A graduate of Dinwiddie Senior High School, he had been active in the Dinwiddie Youth League, playing both football and basketball.
On that Sunday, Cooper was a passenger in a car traveling on Interstate 85 in Dinwiddie County. According to Virginia State Police, he was handling a revolver inside the vehicle when the firearm discharged. The bullet struck Cooper, inflicting a fatal wound. The driver of the car immediately pulled over and summoned the police for help.
When law enforcement officials arrived at the scene, they pronounced Kavon Cooper dead. The other two occupants of the vehicle, the driver and another passenger, were unharmed. The incident was investigated by the Virginia State Police. The available information characterizes the event as an accidental shooting, and there were no reports of any arrests or suspects in connection with his death.
