Brendon Mackey

Death by Force

On July 4, 2013, seven-year-old Brendon Mackey tragically lost his life in Chesterfield, Virginia. Brendon was walking with his father to a fireworks display near the Swift Creek Reservoir when he was struck in the head by a stray bullet. The incident occurred in front of the Boathouse Restaurant, where many families had gathered to celebrate Independence Day. Authorities believe the bullet that killed Brendon was fired randomly into the air as part of celebratory gunfire, a dangerous practice w ...Read More