Jonah Tanner, 13, and Damarion Jones, 16, were “inseparable” and will be laid to rest together, according to Jonah’s family
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- Jonah Tanner, 13, and Damarion Jones, 16, were found shot inside a New York home last week
- Damarion was pronounced deceased at the scene
- Jonah’s family said he was declared brain dead and are raising funds for his funeral
Two best friends in New York State are being mourned by loved ones after an accidental shooting and an alleged suicide.
Jonah Tanner, 13, and 16-year-old Damarion Jones were found with gunshot wounds inside a Syracuse, N.Y. home on Wednesday, June 24, Syracuse.com, the Finger Lakes Daily News and WSYR-TV reported, citing information provided by the Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick and the Syracuse Police Department.
Damarion died on Wednesday, Syracuse police said, per the outlets. Jonah was taken to the hospital and has been legally declared brain dead, according to his family, who told CNY Central on Monday they are in the process of donating his organs. They also said in a GoFundMe that they are preparing to put the child to rest…