White Plains is still shaken more than a day after a young man was shot dead in the early hours of April 1. Around 2:54 a.m. that Wednesday, neighbors on Enid Blyton Place heard gunfire, chaos that would cost 19‑year‑old Tyon Makai Bias his life. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but did not survive.
People who knew Tyon describe him as a kid with a big smile and a gentle way about him. He grew up in this town and spent his days with friends and family who cared deeply about him. When word spread of his death, the sense of loss hit hard. Loved ones gathered on porches and lawn chairs, sharing stories about his laugh, what he meant to them, and how much his absence would be felt.
The shooting also peppered several homes with bullet holes. Windows shattered and walls were marked, but thankfully no one inside those houses was injured. Still, the images of damaged porches and fragments of glass serve as a stark reminder of how close danger came to other families that night.
Police say the shooting began as a dispute among several people in the neighborhood. Words turned sharp and tempers flared, and before anyone could step in, gunshots rang out. Detectives are piecing together what happened and why. They have asked neighbors and anyone with information to speak up, promising that tips can stay anonymous and that rewards may be available for leads.
Tyon’s family has asked for privacy as they grieve. In statements shared with local officials and neighbors, they thanked friends for their support and urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. They’ve described Tyon as someone who brought light into their lives and say the pain of losing him is unimaginable.
In the days since, a quiet sadness has settled over White Plains. Flags at half‑mast on some porches, and candles at makeshift memorials mark where people have come to remember Tyon. Friends leave flowers and cards, many of them with handwritten notes about how much he will be missed.
As investigators continue their work, the community is left holding onto memories of a life cut way too short, hoping that answers will come and that no other family here will face a loss like this so soon.
