Janae Hairston

Death by Force

Janae Hairston, a 16-year-old African American girl from Columbus, Ohio, tragically died on December 29, 2021. She was fatally shot by her father, who mistook her for an intruder breaking into their home. The incident occurred early in the morning when Janae accidentally triggered the security system while in the garage, leading her father to believe there was a burglar. In a panicked state, he shot her, thinking she was an intruder. Despite immediate medical attention, Janae was pronounced dead ...Read More

https://www.fox19.com: Ohio father fatally shoots daughter after mistaking her for intruder, police say

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