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Kentucky teen lauded for defending girl from sexual harassment fatally shot
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Da’Jon Anthony Hayes-Burr, a 15-year-old from Louisville, was fatally shot on Saturday night; a 14-year-old has been arrested on murder charges, with the motive still under investigation.
- Months prior, Hayes-Burr was commended by Louisville city council and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear for bravely intervening to protect a 12-year-old girl from sexual harassment and survived being stabbed during the incident.
- Hayes-Burr was recognized for his courage and selflessness, receiving a municipal proclamation and a ceremonial challenge coin from the governor.
- Community leaders and Hayes-Burr’s family have mourned his death, calling for an end to youth violence and urging the public to honor his memory by standing up for others and promoting kindness.
- Firearms remain the leading cause of death among US children and adolescents aged 1 to 19, highlighting ongoing concerns about gun violence affecting young people.
