What happened to Keontae Harper? Columbus Ohio teen dies weeks after being shot by friend

On April 22, 2023, Keontae Harper, 16, was shot by a companion while playing with guns. Harper had been in the clinic from that point forward; in any case, he capitulated to his wounds on Tuesday. The companion has been recognized as 17-year-old Denarius Crowder.

Trigger admonition: The article contains references to weapon brutality. Perusers’ caution is encouraged.

Charges have been brought against Crowder, who has been arrested. The two young men were pointing weapons at one another when Crowder’s firearm unintentionally went off, and the slug hit Harper in the head and in the long run killed him.

A few instances of weapon viciousness have occurred in the US that elaborate casualties younger than 18, and Keontae Harper’s terrible passing has been considered the fifth case this year. Last year, in 2022, around 11 minors were killed in weapon savagery cases.

The shocking occurrence occurred on April 22, 2023, on the 2900 block of Bird of prey Extension Drive, when two young men were wasting time for certain handguns. Keontae Harper and his companion Dearious Crowder both studied at Freedom Secondary School. They were pointing the guns at one another. The tomfoolery transformed into misfortune when Crowder shot Keontae Harper in the head.

Harper was shipped off Mount Carmel East Medical clinic just later, yet on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, he died from his wounds. Police arrested Crowder, and he was at first accused of a wrongdoing count of felonious attack. Following Harper’s demise, the charge of attack was moved up to a delinquent count of wild manslaughter.

Harper was additionally in the school ball group. The Autonomy Young men Ball have taken to Facebook to give their sympathies for the departed casualty. The post read:

“Keontae was a light to all who experienced him, anything it was being a pioneer and pushing his colleagues in practices and games, or kidding and chuckling with his companions on and off of the court… He is everlastingly a SIXER and will be for the rest of time in our souls!”

On May 1, Keontae Harper’s granddad, Michael Harper, posted an update about his grandson’s wellbeing on Facebook and composed that he would have a tracheotomy and endoscopy. It was additionally affirmed that the youngster was in a coma.
On May 7, Michael referenced that Keontae’s mom, Katrice, has chosen to make him an organ benefactor. On May 16, Michael posted an update about Keontae’s death and composed:

After the shocking shooting occurred, a question and answer session was coordinated by city authorities, who encouraged people in general to securely store their guns and get them far from youngsters. City Lawyer Zack Klein said:

“Secure your damn weapons.”

City chairman Andrew J. Ginther, Columbus General Wellbeing Magistrate Dr. Mysheika Roberts, and police boss Elaine Bryant were additionally present at the gathering and talked about the obligation of weapon proprietors in regards to their guns.