Laelani Kamiah Jeffries was a 10-year-old fifth grader from Reidsville, North Carolina, who was fatally shot in the head on the evening of September 8, 2022. She enjoyed making TikTok videos, creating dance routines, and spending time with family, and was described as having an infectious smile and vivacious spirit.

The shooting occurred during a chaotic exchange of gunfire near Circle Drive in Rockingham County. Several children were reported at the scene with no adults present. The Reidsville Police Department says a 14-year-old male relative was charged with first-degree murder; his name has not been released because of his age. Investigators say the firearm used had been reported stolen from Forsyth County about a week earlier, and it is unclear how the juvenile obtained it.

The community held a memorial and prayer vigil, and the Rockingham County School District provided a crisis team for South End Elementary School. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to come forward.