Fantasia Barrino’s nephew killed in shooting

Fantasia Barrino had some devastating news to share, taking to Instagram to reveal that her 18-year-old nephew had passed away.

“Ty 😢 Auntie is So Sorry Baby 💔 RIP to my Oldest Nephew Please Pray for his Mother and my Brother @riccobarrino & his Stepdad,” wrote the American Idol season three winner on Instagram.

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According to TMZ, law enforcement officials confirmed that Tyquan Barrino (son of the singer’s brother, Ricco) “died of multiple gunshot wounds Tuesday morning following an argument at a Greensboro, North Carolina residential complex that spilled out into the street.”

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Paramedics attempted life-saving measures after arriving on the scene, transporting him to nearby Moses Cone Hospital. Sadly, he died shortly after arriving at the hospital.

TMZ reports that police have arrested a 21-year-old suspect, who’s been charged with first degree murder.