Two Tennessee children were unintentional victims of gun violence today; an 11-year old was killed and a 5-year old was injured in separate incidents.

In Memphis, Tennessee, a single gunshot inside an apartment complex struck and killed an 11-year old, according to neighbors.  Police are investigating.  “It’s overwhelming, overwhelming, you know what I’m saying,” said a witness. “Just heartbreaking to see that happen these days you know.”

In Nashville, a stray bullet entered a home and injured the five-year old.  The home was apparently in the crossfire as people started shooting at each other.  “It’s usually a very quiet family-oriented street,” a neighbor said. “We want to live in a world that’s filled with love and peace and harmony if that’s possible.”

Source:

Jerrita Patterson, “Child Killed in Shooting at Apartments off State Line Road,” WREG (July 13, 2021).

Tommy Crouse, Alexandra Koehn, “5-year-old Hurt After Stray Bullets Enter a Family’s Home,” NewsChannel5 Nashville (July 12, 2021).