UPDATE: Chief O'Hara of the Minneapolis Police Department announced a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the shooting of an 11-year-old girl on New Year's Day. An arrest has been made, offering a semblance of justice in a case that shocked the local community, as stated on the Minneapolis Police Department's official Facebook page.
The victim, Laneria Wilson, was struck in the face by a stray bullet while in the supposed safety of her bedroom during the early moments of 2024, as reported by Hoodline.
Officials and emergency responders transported Laneria to Hennepin Healthcare, where her injuries were reported as non-life-threatening. Before the announcement of the arrest, no suspects had been publicly identified, and the Minneapolis Police Department had been steadfastly gathering evidence and conducting inquiries.
After witnessing the injury her daughter sustained, Ross expressed her fears to CBS News Minnesota, "Them three babies that got hurt not too long ago that's honestly all I kept thinking about my baby could have been gone," as per Hoodline.
As the Wilson family navigates this tumultuous time, the Minneapolis community has not stood idle. A fund to aid in Laneria's recovery has seen generous support, marking a collective effort to stand against senseless violence and to uplift one of their own in a time of need.
