Nationwide — Brynnlee Hampton, a 15-year-old African American woman from Amarillo, Texas, was shot and killed on New 12 months’s Day whereas driving in a automotive. Police stated the taking pictures occurred after a teen contained in the automobile was enjoying with a firearm.
The incident occurred round 1:10 a.m. on Westwind Avenue. In accordance with WLBT, officers responded to a name a couple of lady who had been shot and located Hampton with life-threatening accidents. She was taken to a close-by hospital, the place she later died.
An affidavit says a number of witnesses reported {that a} teenage boy contained in the automotive was dealing with a gun. He waved it round and pointed it at passengers. The teenager driver initially thought she heard a firework earlier than realizing Hampton had been shot.
Contained in the automobile, police discovered a single bullet gap within the entrance passenger seat and blood stains. One 17-year-old was arrested on a manslaughter cost, whereas one other 17-year-old faces a cost of tampering with proof.
The Tascosa Volleyball staff remembered Hampton on social media, saying, “Our hearts are damaged. Our volleyball household is mourning the tragic lack of considered one of our personal. Brynnlee was a light-weight on and off the court docket. We maintain her household, mates, and teammates in our ideas and prayers as we mourn collectively and honor her reminiscence.”
Her mates, household, and teammates proceed to grieve as authorities examine the tragic occasion.
