Tanella Alleyne (left) and Noella Alshom

EXCLUSIVE: A man has appeared in court accused of the murder of Rihanna's cousin in Barbados. Shawayne Williams is accused of shooting 21-year-old Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne multipls times in the parish of St Michael on Dec 26. The victim was rushed by private vehicle to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, but later died of his injuries. Superstar Rihanna has added her voice to the chorus of calls for an end to rising gun violence on the island, in the wake of 30 murders, including 23 that were gun-related last year. Also in court were Alleyne's sister, Tanella Alleyne, and cousin Noella Alstrom, who is the mother of Rihanna's belowed god-daughter Majesty. Williams' mother Regima also attended the hearing in the island's capital Bridgetown. 03 Jan 2018 Pictured: Tanella Alleyne (left) and Noella Alshom. Photo credit: MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

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