PETERSBURG, Va. -- K'Von Morgan, 10, was in his bedroom when he was struck by a stray bullet fired somewhere near his Pecan Acres home early Saturday morning, according to Petersburg Police.
K'Von survived through the night but died from his injuries the next morning.
Police are looking for any information about the shooting death.
“We need those fingers pointed at that individual so that we can bring this case to a close and bring that person to justice for the family,” said Petersburg Police Chief Travis Christian.
Chief Christian spent the morning with K'Von's family.
“As you can imagine, they’re really hurt, he was an innocent child, that was in the comfort of his own home and he’s become a victim of senseless gun violence,” he said.
The family has established a GoFundMe to help with expenses.
"There are no words to express how my family is feeling right now and as we get closer to laying my nephew to rest it just gets harder," a memorial written by the boy's uncle, Corey Friar, reads. "[He] was the light in every dark room. K'Von you will be missed tremendously..."
The shooting took place at Pecan Acres, but this isn't the first experience with gun violence there.
In March 2021 a five and 6-year-old were shot while playing outside. They both survived.
Petersburg Police ask if you have any information in the shooting of K'Von Morgan to call Crime Solvers at 804-861-1212.
This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.
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