In a tragic accident in Trenton, New Jersey, a long-time state employee was working on her front porch when she was shot and killed by a stray bullet.  Vernetta McCray, 39, was an employee of New Jersey’s department of children and families.

Phil Murphy, New Jersey’s governor praised McCray for her dedication and service.  “This tragedy is yet another reminder of the toll that senseless gun violence takes on our communities. Our prayers are with Vernetta, her family, and her loved ones at this difficult time,” he said.

“We lost a beautiful soul today, she’ll never be forgotten,” said McCray’s aunt.

There are an increasing numbers of reports of innocent bystanders becoming unintended victims of incidents of gun violence.

Source:

George Solis, “New Jersey State Employee Shot, Killed by Stray Bullet; Gov. Phil Murphy Responds,”  WPVI TV Philadelphia (August 23, 2020).