7-Year old girl, Kennedy Maxie, died Saturday after being shot while riding through Buckhead, Atlanta.
Unfortunately, spending five days in the hospital fighting for her life after being shot by a stray bullet, the Fulton County Medical Examiner has confirmed Kennedy has died. Riding in her aunt’s Nissan with her family near Phipps Plaza, the 7-year old was shot in the back of the head. The department believes an argument between men at the nearby Sak’s 5th Avenue ended violently.
Furthermore, the community and the Maxie family rallied all week sharing prayers, condolences, and raising money for her care. The GoFundMe raised over $45,000, before she passed the day after Christmas. Many community members are speaking out over this tragic death and the rise of violence in the Atlanta area.
Although, Police report the family’s car most likely was not the intended target. Additionally, there have been no arrests, according to the Atlanta Police department. They are offering a $15,000 reward for anyone with information on who shot Kennedy.
For this purpose, Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms has released a statement on the shooting. She encourages the public to continue providing information that will “lead to the arrests of the careless and heartless people responsible for Kennedy’s death,” while calling it a “senseless murder.”
“While the Atlanta Police Department has significant leads in the apprehension of those responsible, it does not erase the pain felt when a beautiful, vibrant, and loving child is tragically taken from her family,” the Mayor relays.
If you know anything about the shooting, call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477.
