On the Fourth of July, a gun was fired in the air and unfortunately, an 11-year-old boy was hit by a stray bullet in Indianapolis.
After the shooting incident, the young boy managed to survive and was later released from the hospital.
As of Friday afternoon, remnants of sparklers and fireworks still littered the ground at the very location where the unfortunate incident took place. According to reports, the victim had just stepped out of a car on Tuxedo Street to visit his family when he was fatally shot.
According to James, his cousin, who preferred to remain anonymous to the media, was spending the holiday with his family when the incident occurred. He had traveled all the way from Mississippi to be with his loved ones during this special time.
According to James, the person in question had recently arrived at the location. He clarified that the individual had not been standing there for a long time, but had only pulled up a few minutes ago.
According to the family, a bullet that hit the child in the back was a result of someone firing a gun in the neighborhood and the bullet eventually coming down.
According to Chief Chris Bailey of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the sound of bullets is disturbing because it is preventable and unnecessary. He expressed his concern, saying that incidents like these do not have to happen. He mentioned the recent incident where a young child was impacted by a bullet and stated that it was 100% preventable. Bailey emphasized the importance of taking necessary measures to prevent such incidents and ensuring the safety of everyone.
The careless action of the boy left his family deeply disturbed.
James expressed his concern about people shooting in the air without being mindful of children being around. “I just don’t like the fact,” he said.
During a news conference on the day after the Fourth of July, Bailey expressed his disapproval of the behavior, deeming it unacceptable. The conference served as a platform for him to discuss a range of violent crimes that occurred during the holiday.
Bailey stated that any form of unacceptable behavior is not tolerated in this community or any other community.
James urged individuals to consider their loved ones before deciding to discharge a firearm into the air.
“Can you imagine receiving a phone call like that about your 11-year-old?” James asked.
According to locals, this turn of events was not unexpected.
Neighbor Michelle Hardcastle commented on the recent incident, stating that she was not surprised by it. According to her, the neighborhood is the reason behind such incidents. She observed that while some blocks appear to be good and quiet, others are not. Hardcastle’s take on the matter implies that the safety of the neighborhood relies heavily on the block one resides in.
People in the community are now prepared to hold themselves accountable for their actions.
Bailey called out someone for their reckless behavior and made it clear that they should not own or possess a gun. He stated that it was an act of stupidity and emphasized that the individual in question knew who they were.
Hardcastle expressed her hope for increased safety measures for children when it comes to guns. There have been no updates regarding any potential leads or arrests in the case.