Mother FaceTimes with son as he is shot and killed in north St. Louis
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- čas přidán 6. 03. 2022
- A mother on Monday started to prepare a burial for her teenage son, who she believes was mistakenly shot and killed in North St. Louis last week.
"I'm struggling, but I have the strength," Leslie Byrd said.
Candles sat in a parking lot on Whittier St. in the Ville neighborhood where police said 19-year-old Jadun M. Byrd was shot and killed on Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Byrd told 5 On Your Side she was with her son on Facetime when he took his last breath.
She added he had just caught a Lyft to meet her and was dropped off on the wrong side of the building, Homer G. Phillips Hospital.
"I heard the staff member said 'They just shot that boy up,' then somebody accidentally kicked the phone and I saw his head just roll and his hands curled up," Byrd said.
Byrd believes the bullet was not intended for Jadun.
"They didn't even rob him. They didn't take anything from him. They just shot him and pulled off," the mother of two said.
According to his mom, the teenager had a love for basketball and mentoring, worked a couple of jobs in St. Louis, and had studied engineering.
"That's how he created his relationships, through basketball and selling snacks," Byrd expressed.
He wanted to follow in his mother's footsteps too, who works for the Urban League and Better Family Life.
"To see all of his friends come to me and tell me exactly what I was teaching him. He was on my mission. I thought he wasn't listening to me. I really did think that" she said.
The mother uttered a message for other parents and youth in St. Louis
"Gain control and love your children unconditionally. Allow them to be who they need to be with just the appropriate guidance," she said.
Anyone with any information is asked to call the Homicide Division or Crimestoppers at 866-371-TIPS. They can remain anonymous.
The strength she has as a mother during such a tragic incident speaks volumes about her determination to make a difference 🙏!
Nah she just don’t care
She's going to fall apart at some point. God Bless her.
@@omarvasquez8290 u sound stupid as shit Mexican go swim somewhere
And also speaks volumes of GOD'S SUSTAINING GRACE... Prayers for ALL, the mother, her family , and for those who committed this tragic crime. 💯🙏🏽❤️
@@omarvasquez8290 ???
You can tell she’s still in shock by the amount of detail she went into and the lack of a depressed response. I can’t even fathom her pain, seeing her baby like that. I wish her a lot of good luck in her life.
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I promise you this...it hasn't hit her yet.
Not one tear. Damn, see these lesbians have no soul. Maybe she died when she turned gay.
@@ibromussolini9255 no it’s because she’s black
@@ibromussolini9255 🐒
This woman is so strong . Jesus himself in flesh would have to come down to hold me . What a beautiful child . A future snuffed out for nothing .May he Rest In Peace .
@@YeooJohn bro
Why hold you? Jesus should hold the mother.
@@yuizi6117 Bro seriously , I meant if I was in her position . Smh
@@YeooJohn how old are you
Strong how??????
It’s not every day you see a mother staying so positive through things like this. Let alone going on tv and speaking up about it. I love the strength and courage she has.
It seems she still has hope. I hope, that it healthily carry's her forever--or until until she's able to heal/cope
She’s a strong woman, prayers for you and your family 🙏🏽
I hate to say it, but she'll probably lose it and fall apart when she actually sees him him laying in the coffin. I feel so bad for her and her family. 😢
Very
@@robinlanier6886 u “hate to say it” but don said it a couple of times?
Stop repeating the same shit before I track yo ass down.yoo u done said it like 5 dang times
Thank you we are doing good and yes I am the little girl in one of the pictures 😁 thy soo much for this comment
It's a damn shame, senseless act of violence on a young man that had his life taken from him, a good kid that was doing good things in his life! God bless him and his family, may whoever done this, may justice be served
@Lonely Warrior So by your logic, everyone that is killed by gang members are affiliated in some way or another and are on their hit list? Some gangs have hardcore initiations like killing someone random or rival gang members. Research things before you make a fool of yourself.
@@Haters_Gunna_Hate YEP, that's racist logic. 🤣🤣
@@Haters_Gunna_Hate Agreed and sometimes they are killed because you will not join a gang,I know a young man personally that died in such a case. Some of these young people are getting more and more ruthless,they do not value anyone's life not even their own and that's facts. I had 2 young men killed in front of my house and the last group admitted they were just doing something and prior to the shooting,the day before the rob a store and robbed a guy at gun point to do the crimes in his van. When they were caught that alot of guns and ammo and 18,17,16. Their victimn24 years and worked for Nasa,had a good head on his shoulders
So I wish people would wake no matter the color ,their are innocent people being killed even if they are young
@@Haters_Gunna_Hate look at the situation. The whole thing was a set up. He was so conveniently dropped off where some guys came and did a drive by on him. They don’t just go around doing drive by’s on anyone. Lyft driver was definitely in on it too
@ I was literally thinking that! And I’m like maybe mom set him up? She hasn’t cried or showed any emotion towards having to watch her son die. A little weird to me.
She's incredible to say not to mold children into what you want them to be but to allow them to be who they need to be with appropriate guidance.
The part that made me cry: “his friends were coming back telling me things I was teaching him”. That’s ALL we want as parents to make a positive expression on Our babies
AMEN
She seems like she is still in shock.
I can't stop crying. My heart aches for her.
Whats
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@@letsgomama7763 huh
Lmao you crying?
@@crackheadsanta7222 whats funny..
Never the bad ones I tell ya. Always the good people that we can use in our world to make things better. I am shedding tears for her.
You sho got that right ✅
Where's the lie?
i am too.
Not absolute but it happens very often unfortunately
As our soul cries, spiritual tears 🍃 🫀
The ability to turn pain into strength is extremely commendable. No one knows how hard that is until you go through it...and to be able to use her son's memory and ambitions to keep pushing herself forward....I don't know how people do it but I'm glad that she is able to. R.I.P to that young man....senseless.
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She witnessed her son being born then she witnessed him pass away is a painful experience that no parent can handle. I pray she be strengthened. This story is very sad. I can only imagine her screams on that day😥
R.I.P young man, i remember the day my mom found out my big brother was shot and killed she has never been the same since , I admire & respect the mother strength i can only imagine the pain speaking as a parent
I'm sorry for your loss ❤
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Sorry for your loss…
I am very sorry
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Only God can bless a mother with such healing, understanding, peace of mind, and calm during the worst storm of her life.
Amen
Amen
as a son whos mom has lost another son, I can respectfully say that the strongest moms are the ones who can heal and be determined to push through in life even with the loss of their own child. Love you mom! and god bless this one.
This is STRENGTH! And I will never understand it! I would rather have the strength she has then for me to fall apart, barely be able to stand, be dizzy, crying everywhere and being short of breath. Just....wow.
@@veggieeater I second that! She is celebrating her son's life not his death.
May God cover her and her family. May her sons soul be at peace and be a guardian angel for his family. I have faith that justice will be done. This is truly heartbreaking.
Amen 🙏🏾
Won’t be missed 💀😃
AMEN
Wow. That's heartbreaking. He was taken way too soon. May Jadun rest easy in peace with God. My sympathy and prayers for his loved ones.
Condolences to Jayden's family and friends. When this really hits her she'll be in pieces, at the moment she's still in that place of getting things done and disbelief. Sending healing 💓
666th comment here.. LMAO.. LOL..
You are right there is a time of shock and disbelief. I know I am living the nightmare. When it becomes reality to her she will have the most grief a person can have.
Lol
@@belllynbaysraysbrielleeant374 dude shut up how are u gonna say lol when theres a boy who just died
Everybody react differently you guys need to stop assuming how shes gonna feel
Dear Mom
As a Mother I have no words. Your strength humbles me. As my Heart Breaks for you. RIP young Prince🖤
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he was such a handosme lil boy with a beautiful smile! R.I.H
She’s very spiritually aware and you can tell her son is going to be with her through everything and she will uplift him as he will uplift his beautiful mother. Rest easy Young Angel.
The things you think we don’t hear is what sticks with us the most.
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Sending praying to her and her family. That first line she said I'm struggling but I have the strength makes me feel so sad. That woman is strong
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all i want is to give that woman a hug. god bless her, she is so strong.
“I’m struggling but I have the strength” I can’t relate more to that statement I just lost my mom this past Sunday a week before Mother’s Day. and I can’t relate more to that right now I’m struggling myself. but I have the strength and I’ll get through this. may god keep her strong because I know exactly what’s she’s feeling.
Hey stranger 😌👋🏾, I’m sorry for the loss of your mother. Wishing you all the strength the universe has to offer to always continue in this life 🥹✨
Doubt it, we all expect to lose out parents at some point. As sad as it can be it’s the natural order of things. However to lose a child is unnatural and a whole different kind of pain that is usually completely unexpected.
@@jasonvoorhies6431 don’t you try to make her feel bad for missing her mother. You should have just kept your mouth shut & kept scrolling. Anyone who experiences a loss can grieve/feel how they want without your validation.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
You are a very strong woman.. my prayers for you and family and friends as well as your handsome young man
I came to this because her son looks just like my 14 year old. I am constantly praying for the parents and victims of violence. My son is currently hurting from 2 of his friends being murdered by stray bullets. Therapy is the key and I refused to accept our babies being killed as the new normal. I pray for justice, peace, calmness, love, and healing.
He looks like 16 year old like me
Sorry for your loss
@Rinky Dink what
If 2 of your 14 year olds friends have been shot then u need to get your son & yourself out of w.e city! That's absurd! Either his friends were up to no good at only 14 yrs old or they were hanging out at the wrong place , wrong time & if the the latter is the case, then I don't understand how u can send your son out the door every or any day if it's that dangerous there. I'm sorry your son has been exposed to such absurdity at only 14!!
@@WarmongerYT u NEVER know someone's situation! How do u know what she can afford? How do u kno how physically, mentally or emotionally capable she is? Advice is nice, but u were rather presumptive in your lecture. Parenting is not a walk in the park.
Remember, some are parents as a result of r*pe, incest, abuse, etc. Do so research since you arent naturally/commonly aware of these occurrences
I’m 19 as well. Really is an eye opener for me. No day is guaranteed no matter the age. RIP to a youth gone too soon 🙏🏾
God bless you love…
Sending prayers to the family… praying God gives the mother the strength and power to get thru this difficult time🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
jealous, hatred, and ego this folks or people with a gun is sin of evil...RIP KID... this will never end .. stay safe, alert, and caution
Right!!👍
@@Freedomlives33 lol
it can but blacks in their own community are too scared to speak out on criminals that live next door, and they literally can give tips to police without their identity and the mothers of up and coming thugs don't care about their own sons till something happens
What a beautiful son! I'm so sorry for this lady. Her son was an amazing soul. Our planet needs more people like him. He's going to be helping folks from The Otherside ✨🕊💕 absolutely sending prayers to Jadun's mom.
people love to criticize a mother for not crying on tv after the death of her child ..but clearly don’t realize the parent has to be the strong one if there are other children & rather cry alone than in front of people to not seem weak …
What a BEAUTIFUL Mom. Her sons spirit is AWESOME.God bless them both!!
People need to shut the hell up about how this woman is grieving. She's all cried out and people need to have respect in these comments. When it's time for you to go, you better hope someone will have something nice to say about you
when she dies not a tear will be shed
Exactly
Exactly
When my son died I went into and out of shock. I would be OK then not ok.
I agree
Poor woman. God bless her. I love her being in good spirits through this terrible event. You did wonderful mama and I am so sorry for your lost! Poor baby didn't deserve it. This world is beyond depressing
Im the same way when a loved one dies… until the day of the funeral then reality hits like yeah they really aren’t coming back. Prayers to her and the family
She’s so strong , strongest mom I’ve ever seen
His good deeds are definitely her peace. May she grieve gracefully and continue to do great things.
I hope the suspects are caught and she gets for sure justice.
I hope they suspects beat the case or are never caught. This whay comes with gang life
@@unknownme7386 I hope someone has you litte tighter a bitter closer and tell you they love you today. It's OK not be OK. Everything will be ok
@@unknownme7386 they gon get clapped
@@unknownme7386 the "gang life" has nothing to do with his death just being from a certain area or being friends with people in gangs will get you killed.
U can hear the pain in her voice💯💯 people grieve differently but u can tell she’s hurting so bad inside😢😢but showing strength on the outside💯💯
Omg, I can’t imagine!!!! This mom is super strong because I wouldn’t be able to control my emotions. May he rest in heaven.
Wow you can genuinely hear her strength in her voice only sending good messages from such a horrible situation she's a good mentor
This breaks my heart I’m tired of people taking other people life’s , what makes people think they have the right to have say something when someone time is up ? Especially the innocent. This world is so sickening.
He ain't innocent lool he a waste man
@@unknownme7386 your self you describing right 🧐
@@unknownme7386 ur one sad, and lame individual.
Strong mother. My heart goes out to her.
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When she said he was on her mission you could hear a crack in that moment. She is trying so hard to hold it together and stay strong. She is just wow. Her advice is what I wish my parents cared about.
she is a legend for keeping strong at this time she lost a son but kept it together that must feel horrible inside. Rest In Peace
Wow this is so tragic. This woman gave words of wisdom in such a difficult time. I hope they identify a suspect.
That was the best parenting advice.Prayers for mom. My he rest in peace..
So sorry to this amazing mother, and her family. Such a huge loss, I can tell your boy was a very special young man. I’ll keep you in my prayers. 🙏🏻❤️🩹
Respect,heartfelt condolences n family/friends stay strong
He was so handsome, and had such a beautiful smile u can tell he was a good kid
Yes & that alone just breaks my heart to know when they not like that & still get killed....
Another innocent teenage kid killed. Next thing you know someone kills me walking home and you’ll see “16 year old shot dead walking home”
She is in shock. Gotta be. When it all settles and it hits hard your gonna need to call on Jesus. That’s how you’ll make it through to finish your race. My condolences and I pray God received that handsome young man’s soul.
I can understand where she's coming from I can attest to it.. I lost my 18-year-old daughter in 2018 the exact same way!
Peace and Love to your heart ❤️ you only lost her physical her spirit still lives I ask healing to come your way and live everyday in the present you are Ok Peace to u
@@xd_vonify7731 thank you so much that's real!
Poor baby
My condolences love
@@ByrdLady thank you so much!
I am a mom too and I cannot imagine what your going through...warm loving thoughts your way and many prayers. To this young man who lost his life...Rest Easy now and know all us mothers care 💞
What a horrible tragedy that should never have happened. This mother is absolutely the strongest and most inspiring person while going through a parents worst nightmare, seeing her son’s last moments.
I just can’t stop crying.
That's one strong woman/mother. Prayers 🙏🕊️💐
@Kevin Greeson what??
@Kevin Greeson where’s his father - 👴🏻
My heart goes out to his mother.I can’t imagine losing your son but to also hear him shot on FaceTime and see him die on there is horrific.🙏😢💔
May your son Rest In PEACE. He was on a good path, thanks to your guidance. I wish you and your family the best going forward.
This is crazy, my heart and prayers go out to this family.
Condolences and much respect to the mother and the family and may he rest in peace.
I’m sorry for your lost , you seem like a great mom 🙏🏻
Thats the clinic I goes to, I was supposed to have gotten my medicine there that day, but my medicine was not ready for pick up, and now I know why😔 I actually watched the video of the mother telling her son to hold on, etc. I immediately started praying for her.
My deepest Condolence to Ms. Byrd and family 🙏🏿
What a senseless killing, mistaken identity I am literally sick to the stomach. 😰
What a wonderful mother, no parent should suffer like that, God bless the mother! ❤️🙏
My sincere condolences to this sweet and beautiful mother who definitely raised her son to be a fine and respectful young man. His life was not in vain .He left a positive impression upon those who heard about his life and goals as well as achievements .
Glad to hear a Black mother speak so highly in a time like this God Bless her heart ❤ sorry about your loss
My heart goes out to his mother losing a child is heartbreaking I know prayers May he rest in paradise
May God continue to bless this mother. You did a great job. He was a hard worker evidently, which, would have inspired his peers. Even now, his dedication of trying to walk in a positive direction will be shared and remembered by many. Bless you.
Oh mommy I feel so sad for you!!! Your baby is so beautiful !!! His soul shined through his body!!! What a gift 💝
Heartbreaking! My goodness! May he REST IN PARADISE!
What a strong mother! Sorry for your loss! Rest up young king!
Damn , that womans last words is some strong wisdom. Everyone needs to replay that part
Thanks for the message on being a good parent.
I was wondering at her demeanour, so soon after the loss. Kudos to her.
What about it? Everyone grieves different.
Oh dear god💔 I’m so sorry! I just lost my son who just turned 20 and I wish I could’ve been there but the pain is incomparable. Prayers to you beautiful Soul🙏🏻
I'm sorry to your house as well. ✨🕊 I'm sure your son is very close to you right now. Stay blessed.
Sending prayers to the family, it must be so traumatic… a student in my school killed himself on a ft call with his mom who also a teacher in the same school, it must be one of the worst moments to see yourself outlive your child 😭
I shared this story with everyone close to me very sad but inspiring her strength through her troubling times is so amazing and she’s continuing on with her mission in his legacy that is really something
God Bless you love.
Praying for this family I didn’t cry at my dads funeral and people talked about me saying something wrong with her no I knew he was not hurting anymore I told him I loved him every day as I’m sure this woman did she raised him right not it might hit her later but I commend her🙏🙏🕊🕊🕊
Poor mother. She's being so strong. God help her and her family thru these hard times.
I needed the exact words this lady said today. I was fighting myself about being a good parent. Thank you
Peace and Blessings greatness
I'm so sorry for your loss. Lord give he strength gratitude
this is ONE OF THE FEW stories of killing where the a parent hasn't cried/sobbed.
in her own words she told us how wonderful he was.
she instilled good things/values in him that shone on the outside.
GOD BLESS YOU, JADUN
🙌🏼💔 God bless you Queen, sorry for your lost- and here you show that you are not angry or violent I pray for peace for you and your family 🕊️
My heart goes out to That poor mother. No mother should ever have to see that. She looks like she’s very proud of him and you can see why .
This is devastating. May his soul be at peace.
Pray they catch who did this. I'm from the Lou. Walnut Park area. Lord Have Mercy.
Rest and soar Jaydun😥
His father must be devastated as well.
Absolutely... praying for him too.
So sorry she loss her son, much condolences.
I’m a mother of 3 boys and my heart bleeds for her. I just can’t imagine her pain and how strong she is….💔
I’m so sorry for your loss! God bless you and your family.🙏🏽
Bless her whole heart, and may god continue to build her strength. Im so hurt for him not being able to build a full life for no reason. RIP young king.
We must protect her at all cost
My condolences, My thoughts go out to his family ❤️
Awesome parent oh, she raised her son the best she knew and when she knew better she did better this is a proud mother who realizes that we're on borrowed time God allowed him in her life for these many years and she's grateful and she's blessed
may God comfort her when she does have a breakdown , but I'm glad she's feeling good and understanding the situations in the world and is not angry or hateful what a woman , what an incredible human being blessings and peace and mercy to you and your family
Yes! Amen!
My heart goes out to this very precious mom.. AND to her precious son that was taken in such a senseless way.. However I find your comment so insensitive to the young man.. To say she is feeling GOOD and accepting when young men are killed.. Wow.. Tell us how you really feel about the worth of a male's life.. I'm glad you can feel good about him dying like that.. My God!!
My condolences to the whole family Rest In Peace 🙏🏾
Praying for this family🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 ⚘⚘ This hurts so much
OMG this is so sad !! I’m so sorry for his mom prayers for his family
Damn Good Mom…and that Rose Quartz she’s wearing…nothing but strength and positivity…Rest Up Jaden…you’re Mom is a Beast!!❤️❤️❤️
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SO DAMN SAD.... DISGUSTING... PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY; FRIENDS,& ASSOCIATE'S 🙏😩😫😢🙏
So sad.
I am so sorry to learn of your experience, our sincere condolences.
Strong mommie 😢 this is so unfortunate and I’m so sorry