Girl who lost eye in Henderson wants shooter to turn themselves in

Friday, August 7, 2015
Girl pleas for shooter to step forward
A young girl that lost her eye in a drive-by shooting is asking the gunman to turn himself in

HENDERSON, N.C. (WTVD) -- A young girl who lost her eye in a drive-by shooting in Henderson is out of the hospital but will live with what happened to her for life.

Nine-year-old Samaya Hargrove told ABC11 Friday that she wants the shooter to turn themselves in.

"I want to see him step up and tell me why he do it," Hargrove said.

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"The department is actively following up on leads, but we are still seeking that one person than can provide us with the information that leads to the arrest of the individual(s)," said Lieutenant Chris Ball with the Henderson Police Department.

Ball said Crime Stoppers has offered a $1,500 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Call Crime Stoppers at (252) 492-1925. Callers may remain anonymous.

Samaya still needs another reconstructive surgery and her family set up a crowd funding account for special glasses to strengthen her remaining eye.

To donate to help Samaya CLICK HERE.

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