19-year-old Jadun Byrd was shot and killed in The Ville Neighborhood Wednesday afternoon. The shooting took place in the 2400 block of Whitter around 11 am.

According to authorities once they approached the scene they found Jadun suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local area hospital where he would be pronounced deceased.

We would like to send our condolences to all those affected by this senseless act of violence.