Jayland DeShawn Kelley, known as Kaveman, was shot on April 15, 2025, in Hampton, Virginia, near Old Big Bethel Road and Topping Lane. First responders found the 21-year-old suffering a life-threatening gunshot wound about 1:13 p.m.; he was taken to a local hospital and died of his injuries on April 18, 2025. Born July 30, 2003, at Portsmouth Navy Hospital, he graduated from Bethel High School in 2021. Family remember him as playful and close to his brothers and nephews, often playing video games while on FaceTime and leaving friends with a charming smile.

Hampton Police identified and arrested three people in connection with the killing. Izayah Jeanty, 19, of Hampton faces charges of second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm in public. Two other Hampton residents, 18-year-old Antonette Jefferson and 20-year-old Andrew Britt-Holley, were charged with being accessory after the fact to murder. The investigation is ongoing.

If anyone knew Jayland, was in the area that afternoon, or has information that could help the inquiry, please share what you know.