After his mother was pushing him in a stroller down the street, he was shot and killed.
According to police in Merced California, 9-month-old Darius King Grigsby was hit and killed by a car while being pushed down the street in a stroller. A car that passed him opened fire, WHNS TV reported.
On November 9, police responded to a report of a shooting at 12:36 p.m. They found the boy’s mother and the child inside a McDonald’s. There, they discovered that the child had been shot. According to authorities, he was declared dead on the spot.
Three shots were fired from the vehicle, according to reports.
CALIFORNIA CHILD MOLESTER SENTED TO 610 YEARS IN PRISON
9-month-old Darius King Grigsby was killed and shot this week in Merced (California )
“Detectives responded on the scene and took control of the investigation,” the Merced Police Department posted to Facebook. It was found that the shooting occurred in Q Street’s 1200 block. Grigsby’s mother was pushing him in a stroller as she walked down the street with her boyfriend. Grigsby was struck by a vehicle that passed him. One of its occupants opened fire on him.
Authorities stated that they continue to search the area for witnesses and surveillance video. The ongoing investigation has not led to the identification of any suspects.
CALIFORNIA SUSPECT ARRESTED Trying to Steal LAUNDRY Detergent From SUPERMARKET: POLICY
McDonald’s at 13th St. and R St. in Merced (CA) where Darius King Grigsby died (Google Earth
Fresno Bee was told by Joseph Perez, Merced Police Lieutenant. “This happened at a hectic time of the day.” If anyone has any information, please contact the police.
It is not believed that anyone else was hurt in the shooting.
Click Here To Get FOX NEWS App
Fox News Digital reached out to the Merced Police Department but they did not immediately reply.
Andrew Mark Miller is a Fox News writer. Find him on Twitter @andymarkmiller and email tips to [email protected]