Tragic Loss: Delayed Emergency Response Leads to Child's Death

A kindergarten graduate named RJ Thomas tragically lost his life when a tree struck by lightning crashed through his home in Jennings, Missouri. His mother, LaWanda, desperately tried to save him but faced obstacles in getting help, including dropped calls and a lengthy response time. State Representative Yolonda Fountain Henderson expressed her belief that RJ could have been saved. The community has rallied together to support LaWanda and her surviving child, organizing a GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses and relocation costs.