Bristol Staisel

A 15-year-old boy, Da’Jon Anthony Hayes-Burr, who was stabbed while defending a 12-year-old girl from sexual harassment in April, was later killed in a shooting months later. A 14-year-old was arrested and charged with murder in the case. Da’Jon’s family and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear praised his bravery, and a GoFundMe was established for his funeral expenses.

A 15-year-old Kentucky boy, Da’Jon Anthony Hayes-Burr, who was previously recognized for saving a 12-year-old girl from sexual harassment, was killed in a shooting months later. A 14-year-old boy was arrested and charged with murder in the case. The incident has drawn community and political mourning, with calls to address youth violence.

A 15-year-old Kentucky boy, Da’Jon Anthony Hayes-Burr, who was previously stabbed while defending a 12-year-old girl from sexual harassment in April, was killed in a shooting months later. A 14-year-old was arrested and charged with murder in the case.