00:06A quiet Friday night in Wim was shattered by gunfire, leaving another family in mourning.
00:13Police say 23-year-old Jalon Graham of Union Village was liming with another man near the
00:19Wim Community Center when he was shut shortly after 9 p.m. Residents reported hearing a series
00:26of loud explosions before discovering the wounded man along Old Wim Road. Emergency Health
00:33Services personnel responded to the scene, but Graham succumbed to his injuries.
00:39We want to ask the public, you know, if you saw anything, you know, pass the information.
00:49The information can be passed anonymously. And at the same time, I want to extend
00:55sincerest condolences to the family of the deceased.
00:59Graham's death has left relatives struggling to come to terms with his loss. His mother,
01:07Christiana Graham, told TV6 News she remains shocked and heartbroken by her son's killing.
01:14Investigators spent several hours processing the scene, collecting evidence and speaking with
01:19potential witnesses, as they worked to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
01:26The Homicide Bureau currently investigating. And again, as we speak, they are on the ground doing what,
01:36you know, it is within their responsibility to do.
01:40Tensions ran high as family members and friends arrived at the scene seeking information. Police
01:46maintained a security cordon and urged those gathered to remain outside the restricted area while
01:54investigations continue.
02:10No arrests have been made and investigators are continuing to follow
02:16several leads. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is being urged to contact police.
02:24Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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