Jaidyn Maki Manns Obituary: 18-Year-Old Killed in Fatal Ridgeway, Virginia Shooting

Jaidyn Maki Manns, 18, was fatally shot during an alleged firearm transaction at a Ridgeway, Virginia, gas station on October 31, 2026. Two individuals, including a 14-year-old, have been charged.

Jaidyn Maki Manns Killed in Ridgeway, Virginia Shooting

The Henry County community is mourning the loss of 18-year-old Jaidyn Maki Manns, who died following a shooting in Ridgeway, Virginia, on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

According to reports citing the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a shooting at 310 Main Street, near Main Street Market. Manns sustained fatal gunshot injuries during an encounter that investigators believe involved an arranged firearm transaction. He was pronounced dead following the incident.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Authorities have indicated that the meeting was arranged for a firearm transaction, although investigators are continuing to establish exactly what happened before the gunfire.

Two Individuals Charged in Jaidyn Manns Homicide Investigation

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that two individuals were taken into custody in connection with the homicide.

One is an 18-year-old identified as Tyquel Zion Hampton, while the second is a 14-year-old juvenile. According to the reported sheriff’s office update, both were charged with second-degree murder and larceny of a firearm and were being held without bond. The juvenile is being held at the W.W. Moore Juvenile Detention Facility in Danville, while Hampton is at the Henry County Adult Detention Center.

The sheriff’s office credited community members with providing information that helped investigators identify a vehicle believed to be connected to the shooting. The case remains an active homicide investigation.

Remembering Jaidyn Maki Manns, 18

Beyond the details of the investigation, publicly available information about Jaidyn’s childhood, education, interests and personal achievements remains limited. His family’s private grief deserves respect, and unconfirmed personal details should not be presented as fact.

At just 18, his death represents a heartbreaking loss. As relatives, friends and others affected by the tragedy come to terms with what happened, may they find comfort in their memories and support from those around them.

Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751 or Crime Stoppers at 276-632-7463.

May Jaidyn Maki Manns be remembered with dignity and compassion.