Beloved folk singer killed in hit-and-run; fans heartbroken: ‘He was the real deal’
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM · 1 min read
Harry “Gerry” Laverty, a beloved folksinger from Richmond, Virginia, was killed recently in a hit-and-run.