In a heartbreaking incident, a 6-year-old girl was fatally shot inside a townhome in Dallas, Texas, just days after her 14-year-old brother died from a separate shooting. The incident took place on N. Fitzhugh Avenue in Old East Dallas, and the girl was with other juveniles when the tragedy occurred. According to the Dallas Police Department, there was an unsecured gun in the home, and it remains unknown how the child was shot.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital but tragically succumbed to her injuries. Meanwhile, an investigation is currently underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. The girl’s mother was not present at the time, as she was making funeral arrangements for her 14-year-old son who died on New Year’s Eve due to a shooting a couple of days earlier.
The 14-year-old boy, Ah’bralen Rider, was one of two teenagers shot off Harry Hines Boulevard in Oak Lawn on December 29. Rider passed away on December 31, while the other teenager is expected to survive. A 16-year-old suspect has been arrested and initially charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Police have indicated that one of the charges is likely to be upgraded to manslaughter.
Neighbors and community members are left in shock and disbelief over the tragic turn of events. Markia Boyd, who resides in the same complex where the girl was shot, expressed her profound sadness and shared her struggle to hold back tears. The incident has left the entire community reeling, as the loss of two young lives in such a short span of time has deeply impacted them.
The Dallas Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding both shootings, and the community awaits further updates on the case. This tragic incident serves as a painful reminder of the urgent need for gun safety measures and prevention of such senseless acts of violence.
