Rihanna in Mourning After Cousin Shot Dead

It went from such a wonderful holiday to a nightmare for Rihanna and her family.

She was home in the Barbados and on Boxing Day, her 21 year old cousin Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne was shot to death.

Rihanna posted tributes to her cousin:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdMLSMTDO5i/?hl=en&taken-by=badgalriri

Notice how Rihanna used the hashtag #endgunviolence?

She’s been outspoken before about it, both in the Barbados and in the US.

She also shared this video of him and some friends.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdNg4s8D0j5/?hl=en&taken-by=badgalriri

Police continue to investigate the shooting.

Reports say Tavon was walking alone near his house along some tracks when someone approached him then shot him.

Our thoughts are with Rihanna and the friends and family of Tavon.