Lamar Antonio Scott, a 5-year-old boy from Gary, Indiana, tragically lost his life on November 25, 2021, in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Lamar was fatally shot in the head at a residence located at 8032 Florida Avenue North around 10:20 p.m. Despite immediate lifesaving efforts by responding officers, Lamar was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident occurred while a group of teenagers was allegedly making a social media video.
During the filming, a 13-year-old boy was holding a gun and, in the course of the video, the firearm discharged, striking Lamar in the head. The shooting was initially considered accidental, but the 13-year-old suspect was arrested and booked into the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center. The identity of the 13-year-old suspect has not been publicly disclosed due to their age.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner ruled Lamar's death a homicide. The investigation revealed that the gun was fired unintentionally during the making of the video, leading to the tragic outcome. As of the latest updates, it remains unclear whether the 13-year-old suspect is still in custody or if any formal charges have been filed.
