Nine-year-old Alisia Williams was shot inside her family’s Bundy Apartments home in New Orleans and later died at a local hospital. Neighbors remembered her as a bright, loving child who liked baby dolls, dressing up, and dancing; several described her as an angel who always smiled.The New Orleans Police Department found Alisia on the apartment floor with a gunshot wound to her upper torso after responding to a call that evening.

Police arrested her 12-year-old brother and charged him with negligent homicide in connection with the shooting. Authorities released few details about how the gun was fired; family members said they believe the shooting was accidental.The loss left the neighborhood grieving and the family asking for prayers.

Does anyone have information about the circumstances that led to this shooting or about the family’s situation?