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Accident – Death – Obituary News : In Raleigh, North Carolina, a tragic incident unfolded in an apartment complex off North Hills Drive near Crabtree Valley Mall. It was here that 13-year-old Mykia Daniel, an eighth-grade student at Ligon Magnet Middle School, was shot and killed in the early hours of Monday morning.
The apartment complex, once filled with grief and chaos, now stood eerily empty as investigators combed through the scene. The police tape, which once cordoned off the area where the young girl lost her life to a gunshot wound, had been removed.
The principal of Ligon Magnet Middle School, Gary Duvall, expressed his condolences to the family and friends of Mykia Daniel. In a statement to parents, he shared the heartbreaking news of her passing and offered support to the school community during this difficult time.
Neighbours described the apartment where Daniel was found as a bustling place, always teeming with people and noise. However, when CBS 17 crews visited the location, no one answered the door. Through the window, they glimpsed coloured flashing party lights, empty food containers, and scattered trash.
As the investigation into the incident continues, snippets from police dispatch radio shed light on the events that transpired. Reports suggest that the suspect may have been playing with a firearm, resulting in a tragic outcome.
Family and friends of Mykia Daniel have taken to social media to mourn her loss and remember her infectious smile and bright future. Meanwhile, Ligon Magnet Middle School officials have provided resources to help students cope with the devastating news.
The community remains in shock over the senseless loss of a young life, and as authorities work to uncover the details surrounding the incident, the memory of Mykia Daniel lives on in the hearts of those who knew her..