Tragic Loss: 12-Year-Old's Passion for Performance Cut Short by Drive-By Shooting

Eric Gregory Brown III, a 12-year-old boy with a passion for performing, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting in Long Beach, California. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting, which police believe stemmed from a gang altercation unrelated to the victims. Eric's family remembers him as a talented and loving boy who brought joy to everyone around him. Gun violence has become the leading cause of death among American youth, with over 1,300 children and teens killed by guns so far in 2023.