Over the weekend, a tragic incident took place as a 9-year-old boy lost his life in a shooting incident that occurred right in front of his grandfather's home. This heart-wrenching event has left the family in a state of shock and grief.

A Devastating Loss - 9-Year-Old's Life Cut Short

Details of the Shooting

The shooting was reported on Saturday, November 30, just after 7:30 p.m. It happened on Haskins Avenue in Compton, California. NBC4 Los Angeles, KABC, and KTLA were among the media outlets that reported the incident. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) was also involved in the investigation. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting are still unclear. The LASD has not yet responded to PEOPLE's request for comment.This senseless act has not only taken the life of a young boy but has also left his family devastated. The victim's family identified the young boy as Princeton Nicholas Jones through a GoFundMe page set up to help pay for his funeral.The GoFundMe page provides details about Princeton. Born in 2015, he was a truly special young man with a brilliant mind and a warm heart. Diagnosed with mild autism at the age of 2, Princeton worked hard with the loving support of his mother and began speaking fluently by the age of 5.

Impact on the Family

Princeton's mother, Creole Green, who set up the GoFundMe page, expressed her grief when she said about her son, "I'm just devastated that my son's life... the door was shut in front of him at 9 years old." The family wrote in the GoFundMe description how Princeton was a beacon of joy, lighting up every room he entered with his humor and infectious smile. He was adored by his friends, family, and community, who all cherished the incredible person he was becoming.This incident has not only affected the immediate family but also the entire community. The city of Compton expressed its condolences in a Sunday statement obtained by PEOPLE. The statement said, "The City of Compton mourns the loss of the 9-year-old boy who was killed on Saturday evening in West Rancho Dominguez. Our hearts go out to the family as they cope with this tremendous loss. We encourage anyone with more information to call the LA County Sheriff's Department at (310) 605-6500."As of Monday, December 2, the GoFundMe page had raised nearly $29,200, showing the outpouring of support from the community.This tragic event serves as a reminder of the need for increased safety measures and a sense of community to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. It is a loss that will be deeply felt by all who knew Princeton and a reminder of the preciousness of life.