BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The family of 3-year-old Ramone Carter wore red. Red was the toddler’s nickname.

The most heartbreaking moment was when prosecutors played police bodycam footage taken from the incident.

In that video, officers are seen approaching the scene where Shakenya Griffin was kneeling down next to her son crying for help. Many people left the room, including Shakenya, who was not expecting to see that video. Prosecutors recounted the night of June 21, 2024 when the toddler was shot and killed while riding his tricycle in front of his home on Domedion Avenue.

A bullet grazed his sister, Jemiah, who was 7 at the time. She recovered from her injuries. During opening statements, Prosecutors said Ramone’s last words were “Myah, help me.” Prosecutors said Ramone was not the int

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