Melvin Brady

Death by Force

Melvin Brady, a 5-year-old African American boy, tragically lost his life on August 2, 2016, in Marrero, Louisiana. The incident occurred when Melvin and his 9-year-old brother were playing in a bedroom closet and discovered a loaded handgun. As the older brother handled the firearm, it accidentally discharged, striking Melvin in the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

At the time of the incident, the boys were home alone. Their mother, Generra Brown, a 29-year-old home health care ...Read More

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