3 Year Old Victim of Gun Violence Finds an Angel in NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal has a heart of gold. Shaq is one of the top 20 richest athletes in the world and he never backs down from the opportunities to show how much he cares for society, the community, and the people. Shaq growing up faced the struggles one does not wish to. He had to go through things that still keep him grounded when he has practically everything in his possession.

Shaq has always shown gratitude and he remembers where he came from. He has always helped people in need. Shaq has donated a lot of money and has done countless charity works via different organizations and multiple projects.

Shaq’s generosity and humbleness after being the man he is, makes him one of the most influential sports personalities in the world. As he likes to call them his Acts of Shaqness always have only aimed to make people feel special.

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Most recently Shaq became an angel for an unfortunate 3-year-old for whom Shaq and we all wish peace. Shaq is helping a family in mourning.

Shaquille O’Neal covers expenses for a family in mourning

Multiple sources reported that Shaq is covering funeral expenses for a 3-year-old boy who was shot fatally. The disheartening incident happened on 12 April. Louisiana boy Devin Page Jr. was shot dead after a stray bullet flew into his room and hit the sleeping preschooler of Baton Rouge.

“I’m so sorry for your loss. Me and a pastor friend are going to take care of everything,” Shaquille O’Neal, an alum of Louisiana State University, said over FaceTime footage obtained by WBRZ. “I’m so sorry.”

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Police believe that a bullet from a gunfight outside the preschooler’s home flew into his room. An investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not announced any arrests. The boy’s family told the outlet that they wanted to leave the home after hearing gunshots a few nights in a row. But it would have cost thousands of dollars to move, according to Page’s mother, Tye Toliver.

“I try to stick it out. Now that I stick it out, this is the outcome of what happened,” Toliver told KWTX. “My son got killed.”

The unfortunate incident heartbreakingly took an innocent life of a 3-year-old. We wish him peace and strength for his family in these excruciatingly difficult times.

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