Rihanna calls for end to gun violence after cousin is fatally shot

Rihanna is calling for an end to gun violence after her cousin was shot and killed in Barbados.

The singer's 21-year-old cousin was shot several times Tuesday night when he was approached by a man.

In an Instagram post, Rihanna said they had just spent Christmas Day together.

"RIP cousin... can't believe it was just last night that I held you in my arms! never thought that would be the last time I felt the warmth in your body!!! Love you always man!" her post read, ending with the hashtag #endgunviolence.

Authorities were searching the island for the shooter.