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crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Family Seeks Justice for 3-Year-Old on Life Support After Stray Bullet Tragedy"

In Memphis, Tennessee, a three-year-old boy named Brayden Smith is on life support after being struck by a stray bullet believed to have been fired during New Year's Eve celebrations. The incident occurred at the Edgewater Apartments, and the child was shot in the head while inside his grandmother's apartment. The family is urging the shooter to turn themselves in, while police remind the public that celebratory gunfire is illegal and dangerous. Le Bonheur Children's Hospital has seen a record number of children treated for gunshot wounds, with over 170 cases in 2023.

crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Family Seeks Justice for Toddler on Life Support After Stray Bullet Tragedy"

In Memphis, a three-year-old boy named Brayden Smith is on life support after being struck by a stray bullet believed to be from New Year's Eve celebratory gunfire. The incident occurred at the Edgewater Apartments, and the family is urging the shooter to come forward. Memphis police have reiterated that celebratory gunfire is illegal and dangerous. The rise in child gun violence is highlighted by the fact that Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital treated a record number of children for gunshot wounds in 2023. The family and authorities are seeking information from the public.