logo
Twitter/MiamiDadePD
Twitter/MiamiDadePD

Police Offer Reward for Information after a 3-Year-Old Boy Was Shot & Killed at a Birthday Party

Jené Liebenberg
Apr 26, 2021
07:50 A.M.

Three-year-old Elijah LaFrance was fatally shot whilst attending a birthday party in northeast Miami-Dade. A 21-year-old woman also sustained gunshot wounds but is in a stable condition.

Advertisement

The authorities are on the hunt for information following the killing of Elijah LaFrance. The toddler was shot at around 8:05 p.m. Saturday at a birthday party held in the vicinity of North Miami Avenue and NE 158 Street.

The three-year-old boy was still alive when the police arrived on the scene. LaFrance was immediately transported to the hospital, where he later died from the injuries sustained in the shooting.

Blue police sirens on top of a vehicle. | Source: Pexels/ Pixabay

Blue police sirens on top of a vehicle. | Source: Pexels/ Pixabay

SUSPECT UNIDENTIFIED

Law enforcement is investigating the shooting without having identified or located the suspect as of yet. Miami-Dade Police took to Twitter to ask anyone for more information to come forward. The tweet reads:

Advertisement

"On 4/24/21, Elijah LaFrance was killed in the area of N. Miami Avenue & NE 158 Street. Anyone with information is urged to contact @CrimeStopper305."

Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo Ramirez has ensured the community that the guilty parties will be tracked down and held liable for the lives lost and the injuries sustained.

PARTY AT AIRBNB

Advertisement

A news outlet confirmed that the shooting location was an Airbnb property that was being rented for the birthday party. A fight broke out outside the house, and gunfire followed.

The infant's 3-year-old brother got a hold of a firearm and shot his younger sibling.

CBS4 also reported that LaFrance and the 21-year-old woman that was shot were both discovered outside the property when the authorities arrived on the scene a little later.

Advertisement

DISTRAUGHT FAMILY

In the wake of the three-year-old's premature death, his family members are left distraught. Adrian Annestor, LaFrance's uncle, spoke out about the loss of his nephew, saying:

“I wish it could have been me because I’ve lived long enough. He couldn’t even say mom and dad.”

A neighbor who witnessed the entire ordeal explained that a white vehicle pulled up to the birthday party and pulled out a machine gun before firing multiple shots. The neighbor said it sounded like more than 30 shots were fired.

Advertisement

ANOTHER TRAGIC SHOOTING

A Houston family is also mourning the loss of their baby. The infant's three-year-old brother got a hold of a firearm and shot his younger sibling. The little boy was only eight months old.

The shooting occurred inside the family's apartment. Several adults piled into the car with the injured baby and transported him to the hospital, but he did not survive the gunshot wound.

Advertisement

The eight-month-old was reportedly shot in the abdomen. Houston assistant police chief Wendy Baimbridge pleaded with families to ensure that the weapons in their homes are secure and out of reach from their children.

Following the shooting, the authorities were initially unable to find the weapon that killed the baby but later discovered it in the vehicle used to transport him to the hospital. It is not clear whether any charges will be pressed.

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
info

news.AmoMama.com does not support or promote any kind of violence, self-harm, or abusive behavior. We raise awareness about these issues to help potential victims seek professional counseling and prevent anyone from getting hurt. news.AmoMama.com speaks out against the above mentioned and news.AmoMama.com advocates for a healthy discussion about the instances of violence, abuse, sexual misconduct, animal cruelty, abuse etc. that benefits the victims. We also encourage everyone to report any crime incident they witness as soon as possible.

Related posts

Father of 6 Adopted Kids Dies at 39 While Going to Work after Holidays — Tragic Details

January 03, 2024

Little Girl Who Was 'Excited to Be Turning 6' Died Weeks before Her Birthday after Crash with Police Car

November 29, 2023

Heroic Teen Boy Found Dead Next to Roadway with a Dog by His Side: Details & Update

December 18, 2023

Mom Visits Daughter at What Seems Like Airbnb, Gasps When She Sees Familiar Picture on the Wall

January 13, 2024

Cher Believes Her Son 'Would Not Be Alive Within the Year' — Details

February 01, 2024

‘Little Mermaid’ Star Halle Bailey Secretly Welcomed Child in 2023 & Reveals Baby’s Name

January 07, 2024

3-Year-Old Girl Dies 'Just a Few Short Miles from Home', Her Younger Brother Luckily Survives: Details

January 22, 2024

10-Month-Old Baby Found Dead near Still-Living Father after 36-Hour Search

December 05, 2023

Boy, 8, Was Killed Holding His Dad's Hand While His Heartbroken Mom Ran over 1.3 Miles to See Him

December 06, 2023

Boy, 3, Missing After Mom Sent Him to Her Boyfriend for 'Disciplinary Reasons' — Police Ask for Help

March 04, 2024

Cher’s Son, Elijah Blue Allman, Has His Divorce Dismissal Request Denied amid Substance Abuse Issues

January 18, 2024

5-Year-Old Girl Dies in Vehicle Collision after Dad's Car Stalls on Highway

January 30, 2024

Man Tries to Scam New York Grandma — She Takes Sweet Revenge on Him & Films It on Camera

December 18, 2023

Mother of Two Tragically Killed in Super Bowl Parade Shooting – Details Revealed

February 16, 2024