Midwest grandmother, 47, shot dead while protecting children at family barbecue, grieving relatives say
A 47-year-old grandmother was reportedly shot dead while trying to shield children during a family barbecue in Kansas City, according to grieving relatives. The killing has prompted renewed concern about the impact of gun violence on families and children gathered at private events.
The available report identifies the victim as Alexis Rayford and says relatives believe she died protecting children present at the barbecue. Details such as the circumstances of the shooting, the suspected gunman and any arrests were not included in the supplied article text.
- Grandmother reportedly died shielding children at a barbecue
- Victim was identified as 47-year-old Alexis Rayford
- Further details of the shooting were not provided