A 23-year-old Florida mother lost her life during a family disagreement over Christmas presents, the NY Post reported.
According to authorities, the dispute started when Abrielle Baldwin, accompanied by her two sons aged 6 and 10 months, went shopping with her two teenage brothers aged 15 and 14, along with their mother. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri revealed that the argument started when Baldwin’s 14-year-old brother felt upset about his older brother receiving more gifts.
“So they had this family spat about who was getting what and what money was being spent on who,”
Gualtieri told reporters Tuesday.
As the family returned to Baldwin’s grandmother’s house after their shopping trip, the argument continued. The 14-year-old brother reportedly got a handgun and aimed it at his older brother’s head. Family members present attempted to separate the feuding teens. However, the younger brother’s anger turned toward Baldwin and her 10-month-old son, threatening to shoot them both.
Tragically, he followed through on his threat, shooting Baldwin in the chest with a .40-caliber handgun. Thankfully, the baby, who was in a carrier, remained unharmed. The 15-year-old brother emerged from the house and retaliated, shooting his sibling in the stomach with a .45-caliber handgun. Fleeing the scene, the older brother discarded the weapon. The younger brother, who wounded Baldwin, is hospitalized in stable condition and will face custody upon release.
Local prosecutors will review the case to determine whether he will be charged as an adult for the devastating loss of his sister. As for the 15-year-old, he has been arrested and faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and tampering with evidence.
#Clique, what are your thoughts?
