8-Year-Old Boy Shot in Head at Splash Pad Is Making 'Amazing Progress': Sheriff

An 8-year-old boy who was shot in the head while playing at a splash pad in Mississippi is making "amazing progress" in his recovery, the sheriff said. The boy, identified as 8-year-old De'Myron, was shot on July 23, 2023 while playing at a splash pad in Tunica, Mississippi. He was airlifted to a Memphis hospital and underwent surgery. According to Sheriff K.C. Hamp, the boy was hit in the head, likely by a stray bullet. The suspect or suspects remain at large. Sheriff Hamp stated that the child is recovering "amazingly well," even though the incident was "a tragedy." The sheriff's office is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the shooting. De'Myron's family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with his medical expenses. The shooting has shaken the community, and many are praying for the boy's recovery.

Summary

"The shooting of an 8-year-old boy at a splash pad in Mississippi has shaken the community. While the boy is making an "amazing" recovery, the incident has highlighted the dangers of gun violence and the need for continued vigilance in finding the person or persons responsible. The sheriff's office is actively investigating the case and offering a reward for information leading to an arrest."