A Promising Life Cut Short

On the night of June 27, 2005, the city of Wilmington, Delaware, was shaken by the tragic death of 20-year-old Quinnell DaRonn Hayes, affectionately known as "Q-Ball." Around midnight, Wilmington Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 200 block of West 31st Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered Hayes suffering from gunshot wounds; he was later pronounced dead.

A Community in Mourning

Hayes's untimely death left a void in the lives of his family and friends. He was the beloved son of Sharon Calhoun and Rev. Ronald Hayes, and a cherished brother to Steffoné Miller, Ronald Anderson, Ronita Davis, Etowja Anderson, Charita, and Kenia Lewis. His passing not only devastated his immediate family but also resonated deeply within the Wilmington community. ...Read More