Mother Of Black Teen Killed By Florida Deputy Is Shot During Son’ Burial
A day meant for people to come out and pay their respects to a Florida teen who was fatally shot by a Brevard County sheriff’s deputy this month turned into yet another horrific event.
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The burial service for Sincere Pierce ended abruptly Saturday afternoon when the teenager’s mother, Quasheda Pierce was struck by a bullet. The gunfire came as the pastor finished his prayers at Riverview Memorial Gardens and Pierce’s friends and loved ones placed flowers on his casket and suddenly a loud pop was heard. Investigators said they think Pierce, 39, was shot when a gun that a 16-year-old had with him accidentally went off. The mother was taken to a hospital, but the severity of her injury was not immediately known.
As WESH2 notes, the sheriff’s office says the teen is not facing charges, though, they are still investigating and said they will let the state attorney decide if charges should be filed.
Sincere Pierce, 18 and 16-year-old Angelo Crooms were killed when a Brevard County deputy opened fire on a car in Cocoa. The sheriff’s office has said the deputy feared the driver was trying to run him over. As of right now, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the deadly shooting.
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