In Memory of Cazarius Gardner
Gone Too Soon
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded on Sunday at the corner of Everette and Claude, where 13-year-old Cazarius Gardner collapsed and died after being struck by a bullet that was never meant for him. In a moment that shattered the lives of those who loved him, Cazarius became the innocent victim of a violence he had no part in.
Authorities report that four young suspects—two of them minors—acted with disturbing intent in what police believe was a gang-related shooting. Cazarius, just a boy full of promise, laughter, and life, was not the target. But in the chaos of that day, his future was stolen.
Four arrests. One child gone. And now, a family is left to bear a grief that words cannot ease.
Cazarius’s death is not just a statistic. It’s a devastating reminder of the lives being lost far too young and the families left behind to pick up the pieces. A vibrant soul, a son, a loved one—taken in an instant by a world he was only beginning to understand.
To his family, friends, and community: our hearts are with you. We mourn with you. We grieve for Cazarius. And we hope that in remembering his name and telling his story, we can honor his life and push for a future where no more children are lost to senseless violence.
Rest in peace, Cazarius. You were deeply loved, and you will never be forgotten.
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