A Louisville community has been left shaken after 23-year-old mother Redaja Williams was fatally shot while walking her daughter to a school bus stop on Aug. 13.
The tragic shooting, which unfolded in front of multiple children, has left families reeling and authorities vowing to address the rise in violence.
According to the New York Post, the incident occurred around 8 a.m. as Williams held her daughter’s hand on the way to the bus stop. Police say a young male wearing a red hoodie approached and opened fire, striking Williams. She died at the scene while her child and other students looked on in horror.
Louisville Metro Police initially detained a 15-year-old but later released him after confirming he had been present during the shooting but did not fire a weapon. The gunman remains at large…