Aunt of 8-year-old killed in accidental shooting stresses gun safety

Family of 8-year-old opens up about tragic death

The aunt of Kayden Jones said the family needs the public's help, but she also spoke about gun safety following the untimely death of the 8-year-old boy in what police are calling an accidental shooting.

ATLANTA - The family of an 8-year old who was fatally shot at his southwest Atlanta apartment over the weekend is urging gun owners to secure their weapons.

The aunt of Kayden Jones said the unexpected tragedy has taken a real toll on her family.

"We are experiencing a lot of hurt, a lot of pain, a lot of anger-not towards anyone, just a lack of understanding why," Shenika Gregory said.

Memorial for 8-year-old shot and killed

An 8-year-old was killed on Saturday night in what police described as an accidental shooting.

"He’s very playful, very loving. He is our Spiderman. He's going to climb walls," she reflected while cracking a smile. 

So many people have been touched by Kayden's death.

NEIGHBORS REACT TO DEATH OF 8-YEAR-OLD BOY IN ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING

Neighbors react to death of 8-year-old from accidental shooting

The mother of the 8-year-old killed during an accidental shooting at a southwest Atlanta apartment was still too filled with grief to speak about it on Monday, but neighbors recalled that night and said the young man killed was polite and respectful.

The founder of a national human rights organization said deaths like this might be avoided if gun owners followed more safety measures.

"Now we got to worry about gun safety if you got guns in your house. We got to make sure they are put up, so our kids can't put their hands on them and kill themselves," New Order founder Gerald Rose said.

Kayden's Jones' aunt agrees.

"If there are guns in the home or if you own a gun take care of how you put away your guns and how you store them," Ms. Gregory commented.

Child shot, killed in SW Atlanta

Police said an 8-year-old was shot and killed overnight inside an apartment. Police believe it's an isolated incident.

The family, who is from the Fort Lauderdale area, is asking for help now to bury Kayden

"There was no insurance, so we have a GoFundMe set up and if anybody can find it in their heart to donate and help us get Kayden back home for a proper memorial service, we would appreciate it," the aunt said.

Atlanta police are still investigating to determine if anyone will be charged in the case.

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