Massive respect for NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal who is trying to cover up the funeral cost for the late 7 y/o Jazmine Barnes. The girl was a victim in the drive-by shooting which cost her life.
Nowadays, O’Neil can be seen appearing as an analyst for Turner Sports. He had a legendary career where he ruled the court for 19 years.
He has got 4 NBA Championship titles under his belt. Not only this, in his career of 19 years, he was 15 times part of the NBA Greats All-Star team.
The Accident on the Drive-By
On 30 December, Jazmine with her family was driving through Houston when the little kid was shot in the head.
Police have arrested Eric Black Jr (20) and he will be charged with capital murder. The hearing is set on Monday. Black said that it was the passenger sitting in the back seat of his car who opened fire.
The police has one more suspect in custody, who is already in jail on drug abuse charges.
Source- Vox
Houston Texas all in for Jazmine
DeAndre Hopkins of the Houston Texas donated his playoff game cheque to the Barnes family.
He said it was to help the family with funeral costs, medical needs and to meet any other sort of basic family requirements. Hopkins left an emotional message on Twitter which read,
“That could have been anyone in my family.”
He even told his followers that he is reminded of his 5 y/o daughter whenever he comes across the picture of Jazmine.
Source- USA Today
Hopkins was about to make some $29,000 for the Wild Card game. The entire amount has been pledged off to the Barnes family.
We at Hiptoro bid our condolence for Jazmine Barnes and may God give strength to her family. Amen.
Source- CNN News, Toro Times
