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Innocent Victim: Toddler Slain by Teen Gunmen
29 Jan
Summary
- A 3-year-old boy died after being shot while playing outside with his sister.
- Two teenagers, aged 14 and 16 at the time, were arrested near the crime scene.
- The shooters received significant prison sentences for their crimes in January 2026.
Tragically, a 3-year-old boy lost his life in Buffalo on June 21, 2024, when he and his 7-year-old sister were struck by gunfire while playing outside.
Buffalo Police quickly apprehended two teenage suspects, aged 14 and 16 at the time of the incident, a few blocks from where the shooting occurred.
Prosecutors confirmed the children were not the intended targets of the shooting, which involved illegal firearms. Investigators stated two guns were used, though only one was recovered.
In January 2026, the perpetrators faced justice. Jahaan Taylor, now 16, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison, the maximum for a juvenile offender, after being found guilty of murder and attempted murder in October 2025. Elijah Mumford, now 17, received a 15-year prison sentence for manslaughter and assault.
The victim's mother expressed her profound grief, stating, "I don't have my son. So even though they're going to be in jail, they're still living, and I don't have my son."
District Attorney Mike Keane commended the courage of the surviving victim and the swift actions of law enforcement.
