FORT WORTH, Texas — A heartbreaking tragedy has claimed the life of 5-year-old Nhilynn Serenity Raell Robinson after she gained access to an unsecured firearm at an apartment complex in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth police and firefighters responded at approximately 7:45 p.m. Saturday to a reported shooting at an apartment complex in the 2100 block of Revolutionary Way.
First responders provided emergency medical aid before Nhilynn was taken to Cook Children’s Medical Center. She was pronounced dead at approximately 8:33 p.m.
According to investigators, preliminary findings indicate that Nhilynn gained access to an unsecured firearm and accidentally shot herself. Police described the incident as a tragic accident.
Her sudden death has left loved ones facing an unimaginable loss. At just five years old, Nhilynn's life was cut short in a heartbreaking moment that has renewed calls for firearms to be safely secured and kept away from children.
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The official cause and manner of death remain pending with the medical examiner.
Nhilynn will be remembered as a young life taken far too soon, leaving behind family and loved ones who must now face an unimaginable loss.
May Nhilynn Serenity Raell Robinson rest in peace, and may her family find strength and comfort during this heartbreaking time. 🕊️
