A family outing turned into an unimaginable nightmare in Minneapolis this week, resulting in the tragic death of a ten-year-old girl.
Liliana 'Lily' Hanson was a passenger in a car with her mother and six-year-old sister when a suspected road rage incident escalated into gunfire. The family was travelling along Interstate 35W when another motorway user opened fire on their vehicle.
The young girl was struck by a bullet and suffered critical injuries. Despite the swift response from emergency services, she was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. Her mother and younger sister were physically unharmed but left traumatised by the horrific event.
Community in Mourning
The local community and authorities have been left reeling by the senseless act of violence. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed the incident is being investigated as a potential road rage shooting, stating that the family was 'randomly targeted' by another driver.
A heartfelt statement from Lily's family described her as a 'bright, loving, and joyful little girl' whose life was cruelly cut short. A makeshift memorial has begun to grow at the scene as shocked residents pay their respects.
Appeal for Information
Law enforcement officials are now urgently appealing to the public for information. They are particularly interested in speaking to any motorists who were on that stretch of motorway at the time and may have dashcam footage that could lead to identifying the suspect's vehicle.
This devastating event has sent shockwaves across the nation, raising urgent questions about road safety and gun violence. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
