4-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead in Bedroom After Being ‘Left with Babysitter’

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Paul Johns
February 22, 2025
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A four-year-old girl was fatally shot in a bedroom in Milwaukee on Monday night, leaving her family and community devastated. JaiNadia Little, who had just started school last year, was described by her heartbroken family as a joyful child who loved learning.

The Milwaukee Police Department reported that two individuals, a 25-year-old and a 41-year-old, have been arrested in connection with the shooting, which occurred shortly before 10 p.m.

JaiNadia was rushed to Children’s Wisconsin Hospital but tragically could not be saved and was pronounced dead. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified the young victim. Her aunt, Roshunda Parker, shared an emotional tribute on social media, mourning the tragic loss, told CBS58.

“She just started school, last school year, she was so excited about being in school,” Parker wrote. “Everybody is, of course, devastated. You don’t expect something like this to happen to a 4-year-old.” Parker revealed that JaiNadia’s parents had left her with a babysitter at the time of the shooting.

“Could you imagine leaving your kid in the care of somebody to babysit them and knowing that you’ll never see them again? It’s a tragedy, it’s heartbreaking, it’s devastating. That’s how we feel.” Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson addressed the incident at an event the following day, emphasizing the need for gun safety.

“We shouldn’t have a situation with guns and kids like that,” Johnson said. “We’ve got to work to make sure that folks in this community know that when you’ve got guns in your home, they’ve got to be secure.” JaiNadia’s school district also issued a statement mourning her loss.

“Milwaukee Public Schools mourns the loss of JaiNadia Little. This tragedy will be felt throughout the city. We extend our deepest sympathies to her family and loved ones.” As investigations continue, the community is left grieving the loss of a young life taken too soon, highlighting ongoing concerns about firearm safety and child protection.