Georgia Mother Fatally Shot By Neighbor Who Was Cleaning His Gun
Carlether Foley, an independent film actress and mother of a 17-year-old son was fatally shot in the head while sleeping in her home.
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Foley was killed when her neighbor accidentally shot a bullet through the wall of her apartment which striked her in the head as she was sleep.
Her 17-year-old son Keyandre found his mother unresponsive in her bed and contacted 911. He explained to ABC13 that his mother was his hero. “I just don’t get it. I don’t understand. She don’t bother nobody. My mama didn’t do nothing.”
Maxwell Williamson, 22-year-old male told police that he was cleaning his gun and didn’t know there was a bullet in the chamber when the gun went off.
Maxwell has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct. He is currently located in an Atlanta-area jail without bond.
Foley’s mother, Jacqueline, who is now taking care of her grandson, stated, “I’ve never experienced the hurt, the pain that I’m feeling. I don’t know what to do.”
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She added, “You had no right to take my baby from me. You had no business taking her life away from her child. He’s 17 years old. This is his last year in school. You have hurt my family. You have took my baby.”
Her family wrote, “Carlether was an extraordinary mother, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend to so many and touched the lives of everyone around her.” They noted, “Carlether dedicated her life to making those around her smile and feel loved. She enjoyed her career in acting and enjoyed displaying her talents through film and stage productions.”