Tavis Demond Griffin was 29 when he was killed in a drive-by shooting on the evening of July 17, 2024, in the 1500 block of Gillespie Avenue in Albany, Georgia. Emergency responders took him to a local hospital, where he died of multiple gunshot wounds. His death was recorded as the 11th homicide in Dougherty County that year.

Known by nicknames including Tayzo, Shane, and Butterbean, Griffin was described as humble and patient. He enjoyed fishing and football and was a father to a son and a daughter. No arrests have been reported and police have not released details about suspects or the investigation.

If anyone in Albany has information about the shooting or knew Tavis, please share what you remember.