GREENVILLE, N.C. – After the tragic shooting death of her middle school son, a grieving mother has launched a fundraiser to help cover the family’s expenses. Zykere Langley, a student at C.M. Eppes Middle School, was fatally shot in the South Greene Street area on Saturday night and succumbed to his injuries the following day, according to authorities.
The GoFundMe campaign aims to raise $7,000 to support the family during this difficult time. Langley’s death has shaken the community, sparking conversations about the prevalence of gun violence among young people. Police have taken a 14-year-old boy into custody and charged him with Langley’s murder, noting that a social media dispute led to the tragic shooting.
During a news conference, Chief Ted Sauls emphasized the ongoing investigation into how the 14-year-old obtained the gun used in the crime. He warned that individuals who provided the weapon to the teenager could also face charges. As the community mourns the loss of a young life, authorities are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the incident.
In the wake of this heartbreaking tragedy, the family’s fundraiser serves as a reminder of the broader impact of gun violence on communities. The loss of a promising young student has spurred calls for greater efforts to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The Greenville community continues to rally behind the Langley family as they navigate this unimaginable loss.
To support the Langley family during this difficult time, a GoFundMe campaign has been created with a goal of $7,000. Zykere Langley, a middle school student, tragically lost his life in a shooting incident, prompting an ongoing investigation and calls for greater efforts to address gun violence among young people.