In the autumn of 2019, the life of a young Paterson, New Jersey boy was tragically cut short. On October 6, thirteen-year-old K’Zure “Kay Kay” Credle was found deceased in the area behind a residence on Harrison Street. An autopsy would later confirm that the young male died from a gunshot wound to the head, and his death was officially ruled a homicide.
The discovery sent ripples of grief and concern through the community, leaving a family to mourn the sudden and violent loss of their only child.
In the days that followed, details emerged that painted a heartbreaking picture of the events leading to K’Zure’s death. He had been with another thirteen-year-old boy, and they were playing with a handgun. The situation took a devastating turn when the firearm accidentally discharged, striking Credle in the back of the head. The incident underscored a painful reality of gun violence impacting the city's youth, prompting public outcry and calls for action from grieving family members, including the boy's aunt.
The investigation into the tragic event led to legal consequences for the other youth involved. On October 24, 2019, authorities arrested the thirteen-year-old boy who had been with K’Zure. He was charged with acts of delinquency which, if committed by an adult, would amount to first-degree aggravated manslaughter and second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. The case was then directed to the Passaic County Family Court for further legal proceedings.
