I just had to take the time to post this entry for a few reasons....One, because I just posted a piece on the direction of our youth & violence. Two, because I feel that it has been overlooked since the hype has died down. And Three, for those of yall who don't know, should know about Aiyana Jones.
On May 16, 2010 7-year old Aiyana Jones was sleeping as Detroit Police proceeded with a no-knock raid. The end result, Aiyana Jones died. Now here are the details, simple format:
1. The police were looking for the suspect in the homicide of Jerean Baker.
2. The police threw a flash grenade into the apartment.
3. Aiyana Jones father, Charles Jones, rushed to the front of the apartment, attempting to help his daughter. Instead, the police wrestled him to the floor....his face was forced to lay in his daughter's blood.
4. Aiyanna Jones was burned by the grenade & shot twice by the bullet.
5. Police are asserting that there was a "scuffle" which caused the shots. (In my opinion, false)
6. 7-year old Aiyana Jones died (Shot twice & burned).
Now, some may wonder two things, why did this all start & why would they throw the grenade? As for how it all started....the death of 17-year old Jerean Baker caused the police to search in those apartments for the suspect. People are saying it the dispute between Jerean & the suspect started over a push or shove. As for why the grenade was thrown? Well that can be attributed to the excitement of having a camera crew around the police. The popular 48 Hour show was being taped.
Honestly, I am just saddened by the event. How can people be so cruel? Does a father's face really have to be shoved into his dying daughter's blood? Does a simple dispute have to escalate in the death of two children? I often look around & consider those third world countries & the pics of the ailing kids....and then I think of the Great America.....a place where everything and anythings is possible, yet catasrophe's like this occur far to often.
Rest in Peace Aiyana Jones & Jerean Baker
-Peace & Ble$$ing$ (KA)
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