2 found guilty in 10-year-old girl's Fourth of July shooting death in Cleveland
[Attached video: Previous FOX 8 coverage]
CLEVELAND (WJW) — It's been nearly one year since a 10-year-old girl was shot and killed while celebrating the Fourth of July holiday at a family gathering in Cleveland.
Wednesday, two men charged in her death, Juwone Deaver and Jemerious Davis, were both found guilty of murder.
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On the evening of July 4, 2024, friends and family had gathered at a home at West 125th Street and Triskett Road. As FOX 8 News has previously reported, 10-year-old Gracie Griffin was standing outside the residence along with Deaver, Davis and Katie McKnight.
According to Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley, a vehicle with four people inside drove to the house for the party. The vehicle drove past the house, turned around and pulled in front of the home.
'Deaver and Davis then opened fire shooting multiple times with a .45 caliber firearm and an AK-style firearm at the vehicle,' a Wednesday news release from O'Malley's office stated.
Gracie Griffin was struck in the head during the shooting and pronounced dead at the hospital.
Investigators determined that no shots were fired from the vehicle. There was 'only evidence of outgoing fire from the residence.'
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'An innocent 10-year-old girl lost her life because too many guns are finding their way into the hands of stupid people,' O'Malley was quoted in the news release. 'While this verdict does not bring back Gracie, it is a significant step in justice for her. My thoughts and prayers remain with her family.'
Deaver and Davis will be sentenced at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center on July 8 at 8:30 a.m.
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