In a tragic incident that took place in Nashville, a mother faced the unimaginable horror of shooting and killing her 13-year-old daughter, Dearria, in what she describes as a heartbreaking accident. He Nashville Metropolitan Police The Department reported that the distressing event occurred on a gloomy Saturday night, shortly before the clock struck 10 p.m.
Authorities were quickly called to the residence of De’Ann Radley and her daughter, where they found the teen with critical injuries. Despite quick transport to the hospital, Dearria’s life could not be saved and she was pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding this tragic incident were detailed by NMPD, who shared information from their investigation.
According to the police, De’Ann Radley, in deep pain, recounted the moments leading up to the fatal shooting. She explained that her .40-caliber semiautomatic pistol, which was not in a holster, lay among several items in her purse. The accidental discharge, she reported, occurred when she reached into her purse, attempting to retrieve her keys, which resulted in an unforeseen tragedy.
Following this heartbreaking event, De’Ann took to social media to express her grief and connect with her community during this time of immense pain. Through a facebook live session which lasted more than two minutes, he shared his deep pain with his followers, expressing the depth of his loss. “My heart hurts,” she said through tears, expressing the feeling that no parent should have to experience the agony she was going through.
She also made a post dedicated to her daughter with a collection of Dearria’s photographs.
“HUG YOUR BABIES TIGHT BECAUSE I LOST MINE, WORDS CAN’T DESCRIBE THIS PAIN MY ELDERLY MY TWIN MY MY BABY WAS SO BEAUTIFUL,” she captioned. “GOD GIVE ME THE STRENGTH I DO NOT WISH THIS PAIN ON ANYONE MY HEART IS IN A MILLION PIECES. MISTAKE WAKE UP MOMMY NEEDS YOU 13 YEARS OLD BABY 13 YEARS WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH A LOT TOGETHER WHO IS GOING TO TELL ME MOM IS GONE BE WELL AND HUG ME AND DRY MY TEARS AWA.”
She continued: “DEARRIA, I NEED YOU, I CAN’T MAKE THIS MISTAKE, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.”
In an effort to seek support for her daughter’s unexpected funeral expenses, De’Ann established a GoFundMe page. The page poignantly reflects the sudden nature of the tragedy, saying: “My 13 year old daughter was accidentally shot dead, I don’t have insurance to bury her.” The appeal for help during these unbearable times invites contributions from those touched by the family’s plight, with the goal of reaching a goal of $15,000. As of Monday, the campaign had raised $2,485 in donations, a testament to the community’s response to the family’s grief.
Although no charges have been filed so far, the investigation into this tragic accident remains ongoing, police confirmed. The community and the Radley family await further developments, grappling with the devastating loss of a young life and the complex emotions that accompany such a profound tragedy.