A 3-year-old boy died and his older brother was hurt when there was shooting outside their house in Athens, Georgia, 11 Alive made the report.
Around 5:30 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Police got a call about a shooting at the Hallmark Mobile Home Park. They found three people who had been shot.
Shanita Smith said on TV that her 3-year-old son Kyron Zarco passed away after getting shot,
“The bullet went through his heart, my baby didn’t even have a chance,” Smith told the TV station. “Why? Why? I don’t bother nobody. I don’t bother nobody. So, were you aiming for someone else’s house? Because why? My sweet little baby.”
Smith’s 9-year-old son was also shot but survived. He had just had his birthday the day before and was being treated for his injuries at the hospital.
Relatives of the victims are collecting money to help pay for Zarco’s funeral. He was known as “Baby Dro,” according to WSB-TV.
An adult who was injured but not in a life-threatening way was also being treated at the hospital. It wasn't clear how this person was related to the children.
The Athens Banner-Herald mentioned that there were at least seven bullet holes in the front of the home on Saturday morning.
Later, the police arrested 17-year-old Julian Omar Cubillos of Lawrenceville in connection with the shooting.
He is being charged with malice murder, felony murder, and four counts of aggravated assault. Additionally, he has been charged with violating the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, according to WSB-TV.
Authorities have issued arrest warrants for 16-year-old Jayden Brown and 18-year-old Dakious Echols, who are thought to be involved in the shooting. Brown and Echols are facing the same charges as Cubillos.
The police are offering a $2,000 reward for information that helps to catch Brown and Echols. To give information about the case, call Crime Stoppers at 706-705-4775.
[Feature Photo: Kyron Zarco/GoFundMe]