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Toddler Shot in Head Dies; Babysitter Arrested
16 Apr
Summary
- A 3-year-old boy died after being shot in the head.
- The child was in the care of his 71-year-old babysitter.
- The babysitter has been arrested, while a second suspect is at large.
A 3-year-old boy, Armani Deshawn Lyons, has died from a gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred on April 5, 2026, inside an Atlanta apartment. Armani was reportedly in the care of his 71-year-old babysitter, Barbara Edwards, at the time he sustained the fatal injury.
Homicide investigators have established probable cause to arrest both Barbara Edwards and 35-year-old Jermaine Hardeman. They face charges including felony murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and cruelty to children in the second degree. Edwards was apprehended on April 13, 2026, but Hardeman is still at large.
Family members expressed profound grief over Armani's death, remembering him as a child full of life and joy. A GoFundMe has been established to assist with funeral expenses for the young boy, who would have celebrated his fourth birthday on May 3, 2026. The investigation into the shooting continues.
