Amillier Penn Death – Tragedy struck Grand Rapids on Sunday night as a teenage boy was shot and killed.
Police responded to reports of gunfire on Umatilla Street near Madison Avenue at around 8:10 pm and found a 15-year-old Amillier Penn deceased at the scene. The cause of the shooting and any suspects remain unknown as the Grand Rapids Police Department’s Major Case Team investigates.
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Amillier Penn was tragically murdered: June 2 at 8:10pm in Grand Rapids. Anyone who knew him knows he was the most kind hearted full of life young boy with so much light. He was loved by everyone who knew him. 15 years young. Im posting this on behalf of his grieving mother. This go fund me is for the unexpected funeral cost, to his mother.
Beyond the immediate loss of life, shooting violence perpetuates a cycle of retaliation and vengeance, perpetuating a culture of fear and hostility. Together, we must stand united in our resolve to reject violence as a means of conflict resolution and instead promote empathy, understanding, and peaceful dialogue.
Anyone with information is urged to contact GRPD detectives at 616.456.3380 or Silent Observer at 616.774.2345.
In the wake of this tragic incident, we extend our deepest condolences to the families affected by this heart-wrenching loss. As they grapple with the indescribable pain of bidding farewell to their loved ones, we share in their sorrow and stand in solidarity during this time of profound grief.