Wednesday, July 30, 2014

8-Year-Old Boy Killed By Gunshot In Detroit Home While Sleeping In His Bed

Jakari Pearson was shot and killed Wednesday when a bullet came through his window and struck in him in the chest while he was asleep in bed.


The slain boy was identified by family and friends to the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press as Jakari Pearson. He was sleeping when a bullet entered his room through the window and struck him in the chest. Pearson was rushed to the Children's Hospital of Michigan, where he later died.



Jakari Pearson


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Bullet holes seen through Jakari Pearson's window.


Bullet holes seen through Jakari Pearson's window.


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According to the Associated Press, neighbors describe Jakari as a "good boy" who could be seen around the neighborhood a lot playing baseball with friends.


According to CBS Detroit, Pearson's mother was also shot and taken to the hospital. Her condition is unknown at this time. Neighbors told the local television station that they heard up to five shots.




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