“Senior Killer” Prank Goes Bad, Teen Shot and Paralyzed at Kansas Walmart [VIDEO]

A disturbing event unfolded last month at a Goddard Walmart in Kansas, where a playful “senior killer” prank turned tragic, leaving a teenager paralyzed from the waist down after being shot with a real gun. According to a recently filed affidavit, 18-year-old Anakin Zehring was hit by a bullet that struck his liver, kidney and spinal cord, causing permanent paralysis.

The incident occurred on May 11, when deputies with the Sedgwick Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting outside the Walmart shortly before 5 p.m. Zehring's parents detailed the severity of his injuries on a GoFundMe page, describing the gunshot wound that pierced his duodenum and caused damage to his spine. cord damage. Despite undergoing multiple surgeries and medical care, Zehring faces a long road to recovery and his family has appealed for support.

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“On May 11th, our lives changed forever when my son was involved in the tragic Goddard Walmart shooting incident,” his parents wrote on the GoFundMe page. “He suffered serious injuries, including a gunshot wound that pierced his duodenum (upper part of the small intestine) and damaged his spinal cord, causing loss of feeling from the waist down. Despite having After four surgeries and intensive medical care, his recovery journey is just beginning and we need your help.” – GoFundMe from Anakin Zehring's parents

Zehring was accompanied by a 16- and 17-year-old in the vehicle during the prank gone wrong. The friends were taking part in a version of the popular “senior killer” game, which involves water guns and ice guns, which is commonly shared on social media. In this case, the game took a dangerous turn, which led to the tragic outcome.

After the shooting, authorities arrested two teenage witnesses who were present during the incident. The sequence of events revealed that Zehring and his friends allegedly targeted two other youths, leading to a confrontation that escalated when one of the victim's parents, Ruben Marcus Contreras, intervened.

Contreras, who now faces charges of attempted first-degree murder, allegedly fired a gun at the vehicle occupied by Zehring and his friends. The chaos was preceded by banter between the teenagers and spectators, which ultimately culminated in Zehring's life-changing injury.

After the shooting, a Walmart employee overheard the verbal exchange moments before he pulled the trigger. The actions taken by the teenagers, as well as Contreras' response, painted a picture of escalating tensions that ended in tragedy.

As the investigation into this horrific incident continues, the community is reeling from the aftermath of a simple prank gone horribly wrong. The ramifications of this incident serve as a cautionary tale, highlighting the devastating impact of thoughtless actions and the importance of exercising responsibility in all situations.

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