Home / Crime and Justice / Hero teen shields sister, dies in hail of bullets
Hero teen shields sister, dies in hail of bullets
4 Oct
Summary
- A 13-year-old boy died shielding his toddler sister from gunfire.
- Two cousins have been arrested and charged with murder.
- The shooting also injured a 17-year-old and a 2-year-old.
A courageous 13-year-old boy, Sha'michal Russell, was fatally shot on September 28th while shielding his younger sister from bullets during a shooting incident at the Olde Salem Village apartment complex in Shreveport, Louisiana. His aunt, a Shreveport Police Department chaplain, described him as a hero who used his body to protect his 3-year-old sister from the gunfire.
Sha'michal is being posthumously honored with the Youth Heroism Award by the Youth Peace & Justice Foundation for his bravery. The foundation's founder highlighted the selfless act of the young boy, who should still be growing up with his family. His aunt remembered him as a kind, loving young man who enjoyed life and helping others.
The investigation into the shooting continues, with police actively following leads to identify any other individuals involved. As of October 1st, two cousins, Javieon and Alonzo Abbott, were arrested and charged with murder and attempted murder offenses related to the incident. Authorities indicated that additional arrests and charges may follow as the investigation progresses.
