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Atrium on Eighty taking donations for families of two children who passed
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Vigils are being held for two children who died last week in tragic incidents.
Landyn Ahmir Wilkerson, 4, passed away on May 29 from what Statesboro investigators are calling a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to the Statesboro PD, the evidence suggests that Wilkerson got access to an unsecured firearm and discharged it.
Emily Grace Mayo, 9, was killed on May 27 in a tragic murder suicide. According to GBI, James Lee Mayo, 37, shot and killed his daughter in the parking lot of the Brooklet City Park before turning the gun on himself.
Community members wishing to show support for the families of Emily Grace Mayo and Landyn Ahmir Wilkerson are invited to bring food and paper goods to the Atrium on Eighty, located at 22700 US-80, Statesboro, where they will be hosting the families following each service. Dates and times below.
A GoFundMe has also been started to help Landyn's family during this difficult time.
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