Thirteen-year-old Jaleeyah Tune, a premature baby who once fought to survive her first Christmas, was tragically killed just days before the holiday in a targeted shooting. Her death devastated her family and community, with her mother and sister sharing heartbreaking accounts of her final moments and the life she never got to finish.
Her killing came amid a wave of global violence that also claimed brave lives abroad, underscoring the senseless human cost of gun violence. As families mourn, these tragedies highlight not only profound loss, but also acts of courage, love, and communities left grieving during what should have been a season of joy.
