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A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for Jianni Iman Jones, a 3-year-old who died Wednesday after an accidental shooting in East Point.

πŸ™ What’s Happening:
The fundraiser, created by Jianni’s godparent, aims to cover funeral expenses and support his mother, Armani Shuman, during this difficult time. The campaign describes Jianni as β€œan amazing child and so very loved by so many”

πŸ” Background:
East Point Police say the child found an unsecured gun in his home on Hawthorne Way and accidentally shot himself.

  • First responders rushed Jianni to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries
  • Family members were present in the home when the incident occurred

πŸ’” Why It Matters: The sudden loss of a child devastates families emotionally and financially, leaving parents to navigate grief while facing unexpected funeral costs and daily expenses.

How You Can Help: The GoFundMe campaign has raised $845 out of an $8,000 goal. You can donate to help Jianni’s family here.

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B.T. Clark is the Publisher of The Georgia Sun and author of Principles Are Like Pants… You Ought to Have Some. Over two decades in journalism, he has served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., earning multiple awards along the way. His work has appeared in newspapers across the state, including The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal.