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A 15-year-old girl from a family of anti-gun violence advocates was among six teenagers shot outside a Brooklyn sweet sixteen party, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in the area; she is recovering after surgery, and police are searching for the suspects.
A 13-year-old boy, Sanjay Samuel, was shot in the head during a gang-related altercation in Queens while walking to school and died days later after being on life support, sparking community outrage and police investigation into the incident.
Two Philadelphia police officers were shot, one fatally, at an airport parking garage, with sources suggesting a possible connection to a teenage shooting victim. The incident is under investigation.
A fundraiser for the French officer who fatally shot a 17-year-old boy during a traffic stop has raised over $1.5 million, sparking outrage in France. The GoFundMe campaign, organized by a former far-right presidential candidate's spokesman, aimed to raise $54,000 but received donations from over 46,000 people. In contrast, a fundraiser for the victim's mother collected just over $200,000. The shooting has led to widespread protests across France, reigniting debates about race, identity, and police violence. The fundraiser has faced condemnation from lawmakers and activists, calling for its shutdown, while GoFundMe claims it does not violate its terms.
A 17-year-old named Elias Cieslak was fatally shot in the Overlea community of Baltimore County, leaving residents nervous and scared. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting and what Cieslak was doing behind Fulton Plaza. Baltimore residents have expressed shock that such an incident occurred in their community. Anyone with information concerning the shooting is asked to contact detectives at 410-307-2020.
Kamaree Shondale Phillips, a 17-year-old high school student, was fatally shot outside an apartment complex in east Birmingham on April 1, 2023. He is one of three high school students killed in Birmingham during spring break and one of five teens fatally shot so far this year in the city. The police believe that the shooter may also have been young and that the victim was targeted. Birmingham has seen 27 homicides this year, and the police are urging the community to come up with a game plan to address the issue of gun violence.
Philadelphia police are seeking the public's help in identifying four suspects wanted in connection with the murder of 15-year-old Devin Weedon, who was shot and killed while walking to school. The motive for the shooting is believed to be robbery. Weedon's father described him as an honor roll student who dreamed of being a football player. Anyone with information on the suspects is asked to call police.