Family and friends hope the death of young Zakylen Harris might lead to peace and change. Author: Briana Harper (WCNC) Updated: 12:05 AM EDT April 27, 2021
HICKORY, N.C. A large crowd gathered Monday evening to remember the life of 7-year-old Zakylen Harris, a young boy shot and killed as he rode in the car with his mother and siblings according to Hickory Police.
The deadly shooting took place on Wednesday just after 11 p.m. along Tate Boulevard Southeast. Days later, the community came together to mourn this shared loss. Family members and even those who never got the chance to meet Zakylen said there were impacted by a young life taken too soon.