'Always Happy' Louisiana Boy, 3, Killed by Stray Bullet While Lying in Bed

Devin Page Jr.Photo: GoFundMe

Police say that 3-year-old Devin Page Jr. was the unintended victim of a fatal shooting that broke out late Tuesday evening.

Baton Rouge police confirm in a statementthat just after 11 p.m. a stray bullet struck the toddler, who was in his bed about to fall asleep.

The preschooler was pronounced dead at the scene.

An active GoFundMe campaignis seeking contributions to cover the child’s funeral expenses.

“He was always happy,” Toliver told the station. “He loved to dance, he loves school, he loves green, he loves trucks — he loves everything.”

Devin’s death has devastated his grandmother, Cathy Toliver.

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The family has planned a memorial balloon release for Saturday at 3 p.m. outside Morning Star Full Gospel Baptist Church.

Detectives are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the department’s Violent Crimes Unit at 225-389-4869. Tips can also be called intoGreater Baton Rouge Crime Stoppersat 225-344-7867.

source: people.com