Four-Year-Old Dies After Accidental Shooting this Month
Ladarian Christopher Ryans
A 4-year-old Richmond County boy who accidentally shot himself with an unsecured gun where several children were present at the family’s home at Norris Place Apartments November 12 has died, according to Coroner Mark Bowen.
Zykee Ryans was hospitalized after the incident in the 1900 block of Murphy Road. He died Saturday at Wellstar MCG Health, according to Bowen.
Ryans’ mother, 35-year-old Brittany Ryans, was taken into custody and charged with 5 counts of second-degree Cruelty to Children after the incident. At the time, authorities announced they were looking for her older son, 19-year-old Ladarian Christopher Ryans, and planned to charge him with the same counts. He remained at-large until today. Authorities announced Ladarian has been taken into custody.
Earlier today, officials announced both Brittany Ryans and Ladarian Ryans will face an additional charge of second-degree Murder.
Brittany Ryans Criminal History
In 2018, Brittany Ryans was charged with one count of Deprivation of a Minor and six counts of Contributing to the Deprivation of a Minor. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail and probation.
