Two boys, 14 and 16, charged with murder of 3-year-old Ramone Carter

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Authorities in Buffalo announced an indictment Tuesday in the fatal shooting of 3-year-old Ramone Carter.

Prosecutors say two boys, ages 14 and 16, are both charged with murder, attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon. The two men were both arraigned in Erie County Youth Court Tuesday afternoon.

Carter was shot and killed Friday night on Domedion Avenue while playing outside with his 7-year-old sister. Police say his sister was also shot but is expected to make a full recovery.

Prosecutors say the two shooting victims were not the intended targets of the shooting.

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7 News spoke with Shakenya Griffin, Ramone’s mother, Monday evening. She says her son died just before his fourth birthday.

“She was such a sweet person. I just want my son,” Griffin cried. “I always wanted a son. I finally had a son. Now I don’t have a son.”

His family says they will always remember his can-do spirit.

“He’s a die-hard Bills fan,” said his sister, Shakira Campbell. “He loved Josh Allen. He loved playing football outside with the kids. Football was everything to him.”

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“An incredible child, he didn’t hurt anyone, and it’s very devastating,” said Martina Carter, Ramone’s older sister. “I never thought a 3-year-old playing outside at a graduation party would be missed, shot and killed.”