In the early morning hours of May 1, 2016, tragedy struck in Newport News, Virginia, forever altering the lives of the Singleton family. Lavelle Tyrone Singleton, a 37-year-old Black male, was fatally wounded in a shooting that occurred just before 6 a.m. in the 1200 block of 25th Street. He was one of two individuals shot in the incident. Despite the immediate response from emergency personnel, Singleton succumbed to his injuries, leaving a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved
him.
The investigation into the death of Lavelle Singleton was launched by the Newport News Police Department, but the search for answers proved to be challenging. In the weeks that followed the shooting, authorities did not release any information about a potential suspect or suspects, leaving the community and Singleton's grieving family in a painful state of uncertainty. As of June of that year, more than a month after the fatal shooting, no arrests had been made, and the case remained shrouded in mystery, with many questions left unanswered.
The Singleton family's grief was compounded by another devastating loss just one month after Lavelle's death. In a separate and unrelated act of violence, his sister, Naisha Singleton, was also shot and killed. This second tragedy deepened the family's sorrow and highlighted the pervasive issue of gun violence within the community. The investigation into Lavelle Tyrone Singleton's murder remains unresolved, a painful reminder of a life cut short and a family's ongoing quest for justice.
