JACKSON, Mich. (WLNS) – The household of 18-year-old Mia Sims spoke out after police arrested the person accused of killing her.
Jackson authorities report that police took 19-year-old Antonio Inexperienced into custody on Tuesday, weeks after prosecutors say he shot and killed Mia Sims on July twenty seventh. Second-degree homicide is one among three costs towards him, and he faces as much as life in jail.
After Mia’s household discovered Inexperienced was arrested, they gathered at United Peoples Neighborhood Church, together with Jackson Mayor Daniel Mahoney, who’s Mia’s Uncle. Her family members stated she was shot and killed in her automobile proper after leaving the church, and that Inexperienced’s arrest is one step nearer to justice.
Mia’s mom, Gabrielle Sims, stated it’s been quiet since her daughter’s demise, as Mia was the sunshine and love.
Mia Sims.
“She was full of life,” Gabrielle continued. “She was so excited to do anything and everything.”
Now that she is gone…
“I just feel empty, almost,” Gabrielle stated.
Mia’s grandmother, Katrina Sims, stated the 18-year-old had a vivid future, having simply graduated highschool whereas working two jobs, she was turning into an esthetician, and wished to pursue psychology so she may assist kids with trauma.
“It’s been hard. I look in her room and I don’t see her,” Katrina continued. “She was looking forward to going to college and pursuing her dreams, and eventually, in 2 years, she wanted to go to Atlanta to go to a university.”
Katrina stated she is grateful for the group’s assist, including that the eye on Mia’s story helped in Inexperienced’s arrest.
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“I know we’re not the first family, we’re not going to be the last family. But if you see something, say something.”
Mia’s different grandmother, Trisha Total, stated the 2 have been journey buddies, taking all of their journeys collectively.
“We went to Detroit over the weekend, and it was the first time I took a trip and she wasn’t there,” stated Trisha.
Trisha stated that after Mia’s demise, it was eye-opening to see simply how many individuals’s lives she touched in her 18 years. Trisha hopes that her granddaughter’s story makes folks wish to do higher and be higher.
“It’s important to love those that you have that are here,” stated Trisha.
Trisha shared her response to Inexperienced’s arrest.
“I’m hoping the people who couldn’t sleep can sleep,” Trisha continued. “That it brings a little bit consolation as we begin the justice course of, and we might be there.”
The previous few weeks have been a rollercoaster for Metropolis of Jackson Mayor Daniel Mahoney, as Mia was his niece.
“The emotions have been a range of terrible sadness, to terrible anger, to being confused and hurt,” stated Mahoney.
The Mayor stated that the complete group has a job to play in stopping gun violence.
“There is nobody who is exempt,” Mahoney continued. “The Mayor himself, my family is not exempt.”
Inexperienced might be prosecuted in Michigan, and officers say the method of getting him again within the State has begun.
