CNN and others are reporting that a man went on a shooting rampage in southern Alabama yesterday killing at least 10 people including a child just a year and half old. Most of the victims were family members of the killer who turned the gun on himself. One of the victims, Andrea Myers, the mother of the young child who was also shot and killed was just visiting her neighbors on the porch when the tragedy occurred.
According to CNN reports, her husband, Josh Myers, a sheriff’s deputy was on duty, chasing the gunman not knowing what had happened to his own family. Three month old Ella Kay, the youngest daughter of Josh and Andrea Myers is in hospital with gun-related injuries. The couple’s son was present at the time of the incident, but not physically injured.
Myers told CNN, “It’s supposed to be me out here getting shot, not my family. I’d step out on the street any day and take a bullet for anybody in this community. Anybody. I take that risk when I go to work every day, I take that risk when I’m off.”
The shooting is said to be the worst in state history. Speaking to reporters, Myers asked everyone to keep his baby girl in their prayers.
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oooo mg i cant believe it but for sure it happend for a reason and i feel bad for the family why do people have to die so young….