Tragedy: 12-year-old boy held his twin brother as he's rushed to hospital after fatal shooting
By Mike-Ross
A 12-year-old boy held his twin brother as they rushed him to the hospital after the little boy was shot in Gary, Northwest Indiana.
According to reports, Demetrius Townsel Jr. was shot on Saturday night. His twin brother, Darius, was with in inside the car when this tragic situation took place.
Full details have not been released, but it’s said a gunman shot at the car at around 9:30 p.m. Demetrius was struck, leaving Darius to hold him, trying to put pressure on the wound as they rushed to Methodist Hospital two miles away.
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Family members came together on Monday to mourn the loss of the young boy and ask the public for help in finding his killer. As yet police have not said whether they have someone in custody.
Catherine Brown, Demterius’s mother, has made a personal plea for someone to come forward.
“I can’t hold my baby anymore. Please turn yourself in,” she said.
Darius, meanwhile, said his late brother was the funniest person he knew.
“It’s unfortunate that something like this would happen to a 12-year-old child,” Lenearl Lightfoot, Demetrius’ stepfather said.
“I was a victim of gun violence myself. The first time I got shot I was 12 years old. Makes me more determined to find out who did this to him.”
GoFundMe / Demetrius Jr.’s Funeral
There is currently a $2,000 reward out for anyone who helps locate the person who shot Demetrius. If you have any information, you’re urged to call 1-800-U-TELL-US (1-800-883-5587).
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover the costs of funeral expenses. It can be found here.
A community is in shock and another innocent life has been needlessly taken. When are we going to wake up and really tackle the issue of gun violence in our country?
Everyone please send your prayers to the Demetrius’ family at this tragic time. Be sure to share this story to send your well wishes.
Rest in peace, Demetrius.
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