Community Holds Balloon Release to Honor Slain Security Guard Trey-Von Grandison
A balloon release was held to honor Trey-Von Grandison, 23, who was shot and killed early Saturday morning outside Soul Bar on Broad Street in Augusta while working security. His family is mourning his death and seeking answers.
Augusta Aiken, GA, November 2, 2026 —
A community gathered to honor Trey-Von Grandison, a 23-year-old security guard who was fatally shot early Saturday morning. The solemn occasion included a balloon release, held to commemorate Grandison’s life and to support his grieving family.
Grandison was working security outside Soul Bar, located on Broad Street in Augusta, when he was killed. The exact circumstances and timeline of the shooting, beyond it occurring early Saturday morning, were not detailed in the available information. Details regarding the perpetrator or any arrests made were also not provided.
His family is currently mourning his untimely death and is actively seeking answers regarding the incident. The loss of Grandison has left his loved ones in a state of grief and distress.
Information regarding the exact date of the balloon release, the specific time of the shooting, or any further details concerning the ongoing investigation was not made available. The community’s actions reflect a collective sentiment of sorrow and a desire to support the family of the victim during this difficult period.
No further details about the event or the investigation were provided at this time.
Story summarized from the original created by Kalei Nash on www.wrdw.com, see more information here.
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