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• In Paulding County in September 2024, a young girl accidentally fatally shot herself after finding her brother’s unsecured gun. He was later charged with murder and cruelty to children ajc.com+11wsbtv.com+11patch.com+11wsbtv.com.

• Earlier this year, in March 2025, a 2-year-old was accidentally shot by their twin in Henry County, though they survived wsbtv.com+1wsbtv.com+1.

❓ What You Can Do to Confirm

• Share a link directly from a local news site, official sheriff’s office statement, or press release.

• Check the websites or social media of the Paulding/Hiram sheriff’s office or the Georgia Bureau of Investigation—new releases may be pending.

📝 What I Can Provide Once the Incident Is Confirmed

1. Incident details: time, exact address, and how it unfolded.

2. People involved: identities or ages of the child and victim, injury status.

3. Official statements: remarks from law enforcement.

4. Legal or criminal updates: charges being considered.

5. Community context: past incidents, views on gun safety in the area.

6. Safety guidance: firearm storage best practices.

• n Paulding County in 2024, a 4‑year‑old girl found an unattended gun belonging to her 20‑year‑old brother and accidentally shot herself in the head. The brother was later charged with second‑degree murder and cruelty to children after deputies discovered the weapon was negligently left accessible ajc.com+9wsbtv.com+911alive.com+9wjcl.com+1wsbtv.com+1.

• Just this year, in March 2025, a child in Henry County, Georgia, was accidentally shot and hospitalized—but tragically survived wsbtv.com.

These cases are sadly all too common and illustrate the urgency of safe firearm storage and gun safety education.

🔍 What we can do next:

1. If the shooting on Eagles Nest Drive in Hiram happened today, it may not be publicly reported yet. The sheriff’s office could release details later.

2. If you have a link or reference to a local news outlet, that could help confirm the facts.

3. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation or Paulding/Hiram sheriff’s office websites might soon post a press release.

Once a credible source is available, I can craft a detailed update covering:

• 🔎 What happened: timeline, location, and level of injuries.

• 👥 Parties involved: who was shot, details about the child.

• 📝 Official statements: from sheriff’s office or sheriff’s.

• 🏘 Community context: reaction, policy implications for firearm safety.

• 🔐 Next steps: investigation status, legal consequences, community advice.

To Help Create a Respectful and Accurate Tribute, Could You Provide:

💡 What I Can Do with Confirmed Details:

1. Craft a heartfelt obituary-style tribute, celebrating Michael’s life, character, and the legacy he leaves behind.

2. Provide a clear narrative about the circumstances—handled factually and sensitively.

3. Offer logistical details for memorial services, charitable options, and ways to support his loved ones.

4. Highlight community reactions, expressions of support, and collective grief—emphasizing that no one faces this alone.

Details That Will Support an Accurate Tribute

• Source confirmation: A link to a reputable obituary, local news story, or official family announcement.

• Passing details: Date, place, and circumstances of his death (if publicly known).

• Personal information: His age, hometown, education, occupation, family members, and interests or activities he cherished.

• Memorial or service arrangements: Date, time, location, and any fundraising or charitable initiatives in his memory.

• Anecdotes or legacy: Stories, quotes, or descriptions that capture his character and the impact he had on friends, family, or community.

📝 How I Can Help Once Details Are Provided

• Draft a memorial tribute honoring Michael’s life and relationships.

• Provide a narrative summary of the passing—sensitively and factually.

• Include service information so others can pay respects or contribute meaningfully.

• Highlight messages of condolence, community response, and ways to celebrate his memory.

To Ensure Accuracy, Could You Provide:

1. Source Confirmation: A link to a reputable outlet (e.g., The Daily Telegram, Lenawee Voice, local TV station, or official Clinton PD) or an obituary/department release.

2. Date & Circumstances: When exactly did he pass, and were there any details shared (illness, accident, natural causes)?

3. Career Highlights: His tenure in law enforcement, notable achievements, community involvement, and any awards or recognitions.

4. Personal Details: His age, family members, hobbies, interests, or meaningful anecdotes that illustrate his character.

5. Memorial Arrangements: Funeral or memorial service details, ways to send condolences, or contributions to a charity or fund in his name.

6. Community Impact: Reactions from colleagues, leaders, residents, and any planned tributes (e.g., fallen officer ceremony at Oakwood Cemetery).

Details That Would Help Ensure Accuracy

📝 How I Can Help Once Details Are Available

• Draft a tribute piece that captures Michael’s life, personality, and the impact he had on those around him.

• Provide a narrative account of the circumstances—sensitively and factually—centered on what’s known.

• Include service and memorial information so others can offer support and say goodbye in meaningful ways.

• Highlight community reaction, consoling messages, and ongoing efforts to honor his memory.

Information That Would Help

📝 What I Can Do Next

• With confirmation: I’ll draft a multi-section article covering the incident details, law enforcement updates, legal considerations, community impact, and resources or memorial actions.

• Without confirmation: I can offer a template that you can plug verified information into later, ensuring sensitivity and composure remain intact.

“You Killed My Brother — My Innocent Boy”

You killed my brother. My innocent boy.

I can barely put into words what this feels like. He wasn’t just a statistic, another name in a headline, or a number in the count of bodies this city seems to bury without justice. He was mine. My blood. My family. My friend. My brother.

And now he’s gone — forever — because of senseless violence. Because someone thought they had the right to take a life. Because this city keeps failing us.

I hate this place for what it let happen.

This will never be okay. Nothing about this will ever be okay. There’s no peace in a world that lets a kind, good, innocent soul like his be taken away while the people who did it breathe like nothing happened. There’s no safety in a city that forgets our names as fast as they bleed.

You didn’t just kill him. You killed birthdays and laughs and hugs. You killed memories we hadn’t made yet. You stole futures. And you left me, and everyone who loved him, broken in a way we’ll never fully come back from.

I don’t want your fake thoughts and prayers. I want justice. I want change. I want the killing to stop. I want to scream, and I want people to listen.

He deserved better than this. We all do.

Until the system changes, until the streets change, until people care — we’ll keep grieving. We’ll keep being angry. And we’ll keep saying his name so he’s not forgotten in the silence.

I love you forever, bro. I’m sorry this world did you like this.

Rest in power.

✅ Details to Support an Accurate Tribute

🌟 What I Can Do Once Details Are Available

• Write an obituary-style tribute that honors Austin’s life, character, and contributions.

• Provide a respectful and coherent narrative of the accident based on verified facts.

• Include logistical information about memorials or funeral services.

• Highlight community responses, tributes, or plans for remembrance.