TEENAGE BEST FRIENDS KILLED IN SUSPECTED HIT-AND-RUN AS MURDER INVESTIGATION CONTINUES IN NEWPORT

Two teenage boys have died following a devastating suspected hit-and-run collision in Newport, leaving families and the wider community in shock and grief

The victims, Ta-Shay Canoville, 16, and Jaydon Bowyer, 19, were fatally injured in the early hours of May 7 on Aberthaw Road after being struck by a motorbike that police say fled the scene.

Murder Investigation Launched

Police have confirmed a murder investigation is underway, with two men already charged in connection with the deaths. Both suspects are expected to appear in court next month as enquiries continue.

Officers are continuing to examine:
CCTV footage from the area
witness statements from the night
movements of the motorbike involved
the sequence of events leading up to the collision

Authorities have urged anyone with further information to come forward as the investigation remains active.

“Inseparable Since Childhood”

Family members and friends have described the two boys as lifelong best friends who were rarely seen apart.

Tributes shared online and at makeshift memorials have painted a picture of two teenagers full of life, humour, and ambition.

Ta-Shay was remembered as a bright and joyful young person whose smile “lit up every room,” while Jaydon was described as a caring, funny young man deeply loved by his family and peers.

Community in Mourning

Flowers, candles, and handwritten messages have been left in Newport in memory of the pair as the community comes to terms with the tragedy.

Support services have also been made available for grieving friends and classmates affected by the sudden loss.

 A FUTURE CUT SHORT

Both families have asked for privacy as they try to cope with what they describe as an unimaginable losTwo best friends.
Two lives lost in a single moment.
And a justice process now underway.