Madison Harris was thirteen years old when she was shot late Thursday night in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Police found her around 11:39 p.m. and took her to a hospital, where she died. Investigators say she was inside a stolen car at the time, but they have not released a motive or named a suspect.
Madison was an eighth-grade student at Inspire Charter Academy. The school said in a statement that it was heartbroken by her passing and is making support resources available to students and staff. Her aunt, Tenishea, is asking anyone with information to come forward, repeating the phrase “Justice For Maddie” in her public plea.
The case raises difficult questions about youth safety and gun violence, and how a child that young ended up in that situation. Police are still searching for answers, and tips from the public may be what moves this investigation forward. Have you talked with the young people in your life about staying safe and making tough choices? What approach has worked for your family?
