CNN previously reported that Virginian-Pilot reporter Sierra Jenkins was leaving Chicho’s Pizza Backstage when an altercation broke out and was followed by gunfire. Jenkins, 25, and Devon Malik Harris, 25, both died – Harris at the scene and Jenkins at the hospital, police said. Three other people were injured, police said. A suspect has not been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
Harris played semi-professional football, he was careful and selfless, says brother
Harris, whose middle name was Malik, was charismatic, affectionate and selfless and loved to have fun, his older brother Calvin Harris told CNN. He said he wanted his younger brother to be remembered as a “strong, educated young man”. “There is nothing wrong with his character. He was a great young man, destined to be great,” said Calvin Harris. “He is a champion.” Calvin Harris, 30, said he wanted to go out with his brother on the night of the shooting, but it was too late after he put his children to bed. Five years ago, Malik Harris joined the Virginia Beach Rhinos, a semi-professional football team, as a linebacker and running back. “As the owner / coach of a football team, we have a mission to possibly change the lives of young men who come to our organization looking for an opportunity to influence the pitch,” said head coach Greg Castellanos. “However, there are times when these same athletes affect the coach’s life, beyond football. Malik Harris did just that to me. He had an infectious smile all the time. Malik was confident, not just about his football. talents, but also for where he wanted the direction of his life to go “. “On the sidelines and during training, it was a pleasure to be around, laughing and joking while keeping the energy light and optimistic,” said coach and manager Klarke Castellanos. “He always took care of those he cared about in season and off-season. As a player, leader and brother, he will really miss you.” Jenkins was a research editor at CNN in the summer of 2020 and a news assistant at CNN Health that fall. He joined The Virginian-Pilot shortly afterwards as a breaking news reporter. Jenkins recently reported on school policies and issues across the region, the newspaper reported on Facebook.
