Fatal Shooting at Child's Funeral Raises Demand for Security
TL;DR
A funeral home owner in Maryland allegedly shot and killed a pallbearer at a service for a 10-year-old girl. The victim was helping carry the casket when he was killed. The suspect reportedly had a long-standing business dispute with the victim and another person affiliated with a rival funeral service company. The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended by authorities. Charges against him include first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.
- Funeral home owner kills pallbearer at funeral for 10-year-old: cops New York Daily News
- Funeral company owner allegedly shoots 2, killing pallbearer, at burial of a child fatally shot on Mother’s Day NBC News
- Funeral home director allegedly guns down pallbearer during burial of 10-year-old girl New York Post
- Wilson Chavis charged in Maryland funeral shooting of pallbearer USA TODAY
- Demand for security at funerals increasing FOX 5 DC
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