Grand Rapids Teen Charged with Reckless Discharge in Shooting Death of My’asia Johnson

Grand Rapids Police have charged a 15-year-old boy in the shooting death of another teenager, My’asia Johnson, who died after being shot on June 12. According to a report by WZZM13, the suspect is being charged as a juvenile with reckless discharge connected to the incident.

Police Chief Eric Winstrom emphasized the tragedy, stating, “One young life was taken, and another young life will be forever impacted.” As per WOODTV, he urged the community to “step up and do everything we can to change the culture that puts these guns in the hands of our children.” The incident, which appears not to have been targeted, occurred inside a home off of North Avenue NE, where the teenager suffered a critical gunshot wound…

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