Tragedy on Percy Avenue: 17-Year-Old Jayshaun Cornelious Fatally Shot, No Arrests Yet in Devastating Case
In the still hours of early morning, tragedy struck a quiet neighborhood on Percy Avenue. At just 17 years old, Jayshaun Cornelious was gunned down in a brutal act of violence that has left a family shattered and a community searching for answers. The shooting occurred shortly after 1:30 a.m., when fourteen shots rang out, piercing the silence of the night—and ultimately, piercing through a young life filled with promise.
Three of those bullets struck Jayshaun as he sat inside a home, a place that should have been a safe space. By the time help arrived, it was too late. The teen was found lifeless, and despite the frantic efforts of first responders, there was nothing they could do to save him.
Police say the shooter vanished into the darkness. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active. Detectives spent hours at the scene, cordoning off Percy Avenue to gather evidence and speak with neighbors and potential witnesses. Shell casings littered the area, grim reminders of the violence that unfolded. Despite the volume of shots fired and the close proximity of witnesses, no one has yet come forward with a name.
Jayshaun’s family and friends now face a void that can never be filled. He was a teenager full of life, known for his laughter, his love for music and sports, and his deep loyalty to those he cared about. Described by those close to him as “kind-hearted,” “driven,” and “wise beyond his years,” Jayshaun was looking forward to graduating high school and pursuing a future bigger than his neighborhood allowed.
Now, instead of planning for his future, his family is planning a funeral. They are left to mourn in silence while the person responsible remains free.
Community members are calling for justice and accountability, and many are questioning how such violence could erupt so suddenly—and how someone could fire fourteen times without fear of consequence.
“This cannot become normal,” said one neighbor, who declined to be named. “We can’t just keep losing our kids in the middle of the night, with no answers, no arrests, and no peace.”
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem. They believe someone knows something—and that justice for Jayshaun depends on breaking the silence.
As the investigation continues, the community is being asked to support Jayshaun’s grieving family. A candlelight vigil is being planned in his memory, with the hope that it will shine a light not only on his life, but also on the urgent need to end the cycle of gun violence that continues to claim young lives far too soon.
Our hearts go out to Jayshaun Cornelious’s family, friends, and all those impacted by this heartbreaking loss.
May he rest in peace.
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