On August 25, 2025, Natasha Thomas would normally be celebrating her birthday, instead she witnessed her only son take his last breathe. Jerry Lamont Haynes, Jr. was gunned down in his yard after returning from celebrating one of his young son's birthday.

This unnerving tragedy has rocked this family. I am asking for the community for your help. I want to help lift this burden from my cousin, who is the primary caregiver for her aging parents as well. Prayers will be forever needed and donations of any size are welcomed.