Syracuse, N.Y. ― Josiah, 10, and Qua’mir, 9, were not in school Tuesday morning. Instead, they were in a Syracuse courtroom waiting their turn to take a witness stand.
Josiah brought his multicolored backpack to the stand with him. Qua’mir held a small toy in his hand as he testified.
Both boys were shot on June 23, 2024, near the intersection of Knaul Street and Hier Avenue around 8:40 p.m. by a man on an electric Veo bike, prosecutor Ariana Pastorello said. Josiah was shot in the arm. Qua’mir was shot in the buttocks…