By Lauren Burgess

VALDOSTA – In the early hours of Saturday, June 22, eighteen-year Desiyunna Hill succumbed to injuries from gun violence and passed away. 

The rising senior at Valdosta High School was attending a party on North Lee Street when shots were fired by an unknown assailant. 

On Thursday, June 27, a candlelight vigil was held at Serenity Church. Friends, clergy, and community leaders attended in a show of love and support for Desiyunna and her family.

The remembrance closed with a balloon release. 

Her memory and legacy will live on. Thoughts and prayers to her family during this difficult time.