Amir Demarion Harden

Murdered

On June 5, 2024, in Burnsville, Minnesota, 8-year-old Amir Demarion Harden was fatally shot while attempting to protect his mother, Cherish Edwards, during a domestic altercation. According to Edwards, Amir's father, Danair Harden, aimed a firearm at her with the intent to kill. In a courageous effort, Amir tried to wrestle the gun from his father's hand. Despite his mother's pleas for him to seek safety, Amir refused, stating, "Mommy, I'm not leaving you here." Tragically, during the struggle, ...Read More

Twin Cities: Mom of Burnsville boy, 8, says he was trying to protect her when father fatally shot him

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