$5,000 Reward Offered In Search For Killer Of 6-Year Old Chassidy Saunders
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – There is a $5,000 reward for information regarding the murder of six-year-old Chassidy Saunders in Miami.
Chassidy and two others were shot January 16 outside a home NW 6th Place and 55th Avenue in Model City.
A makeshift memorial of balloons, pink teddy bears, and a sign that urges people to "stop senseless gun violence" marks the spot where she died.
At a candelight vigil two days after the shooting, state Rep. James Bush III mourning the loss of this innocent life and condemned the violence that plagues their community.
"It's a very difficult time, losing a child, especially a child this young," said Bush. "Enough is enough. We have to stop this. When you start killing our babies, you've drawn the line."
Saunders and her family were leaving a child's birthday party when the gunfire erupted.
Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho posted Chassidy's picture on Instagram and called the shooting "inconceivable" and "unconscionable."
Saunders' grandmother said the little girl was packed with charm.
"She was a diva, a real diva. She loved lipstick, makeup, and hair, and lip gloss. If you know anything out there, please, please, justice for my grandchild, please, please," she said.
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The shooting also left two other adults injured.
Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS (8477) or visit the website at crimestoppersmiami.com and select "Give a Tip."
If the tip to crime stoppers leads to an arrest of the subject the tipster may be eligible for a reward up to $5,000.00. You can also contact the City of Miami Police Department Homicide Unit at 305-603-6350.
