On the morning of July 17, 2019, 21-year-old Kyyona Nicole Casey was a passenger in a car on Orange Avenue in northwest Roanoke when the vehicle was struck in a targeted shooting. Patrolling officers heard the gunfire and found three occupants with gunshot wounds. Kyyona and a 31-year-old passenger, Justin Jennings, died at the scene. A third occupant, Deontray Clements, was shot and survived after receiving medical treatment.

Investigators have said the car was specifically targeted, but the motive remains unclear. No arrests or public suspect identifications have been announced, and the case remains an open, active investigation. Kyyona’s father, Bobbie Casey, has made repeated public pleas for anyone with information to contact the Roanoke Police Department.

If anyone has information about what happened that morning on Orange Avenue, please contact the Roanoke Police Department.