A 9-year-old boy, Yasin Morrison, was tragically shot and killed while on his way to visit grandparents in Newark. Jesse J. Dunbar II, 36, has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and more. The boy's family described him as a special child, nonverbal and autistic, who was excited to see his grandparents. The violence raises concerns about the alarming trend of gun violence impacting children, as emphasized by local authorities. The connection between the perpetrator and the victims remains unclear, complicating the tragedy further.
“The killing of any persons is a tragic occurrence, but it is particularly heinous when an innocent 9-year-old child loses their life to all too common senseless violence.”
“Yasin's father tried to press the child back into the car and against its floor, but a bullet struck the back of the boy's head.”
“He was nonverbal and autistic, she said, and had been looking forward to seeing his grandparents before he was killed.”
“Gun violence has been a leading cause of death for children and teenagers in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”
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