Mya Vimal Patel, age 5

Lost to gun violence on March 20, 2021 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Photo sources:

Obituary of Mya Vimal Patel | Boone Funeral Home & Crematory
Fundraiser for Mya Patel raises over $50,000
Contributed photo

News sources:

ArkLaTexHomepage: Coroner’s office identifies 5-year-old fatally shot in head by stray bullet
Mar 22: https://www.fox8live.com: Child hit by stray bullet at Shreveport motel dies; suspect arrested
Mar 25: https://www.ksla.com: Man who allegedly fired bullet that killed 5-year-old Mya Patel now in La. jail

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