Tyron Jermaine Perrin was an 18-year-old high school senior known to family as Rizz. His mother described him as well-mannered and mild-spirited; his obituary recalled a bright spirit, an infectious smile, and faithful service at Jesus is the Word and Ministry.

On the evening of June 4, 2024, Susquehanna Township Police answered a report of an unconscious person at Whisperwood Apartments in the 3600 block of Brookridge Terrace in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Officers found Tyron in a basement laundry room, face down in a pool of blood. The Dauphin County Coroner’s Office determined he died of a single gunshot wound to the chest and ruled the death a homicide. Witnesses reported seeing a youth enter the building with Tyron, hearing a single muffled gunshot, and seeing that youth leave shortly afterward; investigators said the wound was caused by a 9mm pistol.

Tyron’s death devastated his family and the Susquehanna Township High School community; grief counselors were made available and his diploma was accepted posthumously at commencement. If anyone has information about what happened that night at Whisperwood Apartments, please come forward.