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Tragic Accident: Teen Dies by Suicide After Shooting Sister
26 Jul
Summary
- A 14-year-old boy died by suicide after accidentally shooting his sister.
- His sister, 12, survived and required multiple surgeries.
- The boy reportedly bought the gun on the street for $200.
A devastating incident occurred on July 22nd in Stockbridge, Georgia, when a 14-year-old boy, Seven Shirley, died by suicide. Shirley, described as a nephew of rapper 21 Savage, accidentally shot his 12-year-old sister, Lyric, in the neck before taking his own life.
Lyric survived the shooting and has since undergone three surgeries to address injuries to her neck and vocal cords. Her family stated they were unaware that Seven possessed a firearm.
Friends of Seven reported that he allegedly purchased the gun on the street for $200. This purchase reportedly followed a shooting incident involving his best friend in the week prior to the tragedy.
His grandmother, who raised him, voiced her distress and called for accountability from the individual who sold the gun, believing the tragedy could have been prevented.
