Funeral for 12-year-old SW Atlanta boy reportedly planned for Saturday

The Brief

  • A GoFundMe has raised over $6,000 to help the family of 12-year-old Ja’Nylen Greggs, who was killed by a stray bullet during a shootout.
  • Ja’Nylen was described as the center of his mother’s world; funeral arrangements are planned for Saturday, though details are still being confirmed.
  • Police have arrested one suspect and are actively searching for two more connected to the shooting.

ATLANTA There’s a final-hour fundraising push underway to support the family of 12-year-old Ja’Nylen Greggs, who was tragically killed by a stray bullet during a shootout more than a week ago.

Described as the center of his mother’s world, Ja’Nylen’s death has left his family grappling not only with grief but with the financial burden of planning his funeral. A GoFundMe campaign created to help the Greggs’ family has raised more than $6,000 as of Wednesday morning.

According to a GoFundMe page, a memorial service is planned for Saturday, although specific details have not yet been confirmed.

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