Police ID 4-year-old boy killed in Lancaster road rage shooting as Gor Adamyan GoFundMe surpasses $42,000
On Monday, December 18, Gor Adamyan, the 4-year-old boy tragically killed in a road rage shooting in Lancaster last Friday, was officially identified by authorities.
The incident occurred when Gor, accompanied by his parents, Meri Adamyan and Levon Tantushyan, was on his way to buy groceries in the Los Angeles suburb of Lancaster and was cut off by another driver.
According to reports, the aggressive driver followed the family, eventually pulling up alongside their vehicle on Sierra Highway near East Avenue J.
In a horrifying turn of events, the driver opened fire as the family slowed down, and Gor Adamyan, seated in the back, was struck in the upper body.
Despite being rushed to the hospital, he was later pronounced dead.
Gor Adamyan had recently moved to Lancaster from Glendale with his parents
Gor Adamyan had recently relocated to Lancaster from Glendale with his parents.
Following this heartbreaking incident, a GoFundMe campaign was initiated to provide financial support to the grieving parents, Meri and Levon.
The campaign has garnered over $51,000 in donations, testifying to the community’s compassion during this challenging time.
Described as a vibrant four-year-old who lost his life just days before Christmas, Gor Adamyan’s family expressed gratitude for the support received.
A spokesperson for the victim’s family, who had recently moved to Lancaster, voiced their outrage over senseless violence, emphasizing the need to combat such acts and ensure the safety of children in the community.
Community members swiftly rallied around the grieving parents, flooding the crowdfunding page with expressions of love and support.
Donors conveyed condolences, with one expressing sorrow for the “unthinkable loss” and another hoping for justice to be served in the wake of the tragedy.
On Monday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department identified the suspects as 29-year-old Byron Burkhart and 27-year-old Alexandria Gentile.
The authorities arrested both suspects on suspicion of murder within hours of the shooting.
