Robert Florence Obituary, Death; – A 16-year-old boy in Kansas was reportedly shot and killed by his mother, as stated by law enforcement officials. According to KWCH, Wichita Police received a call regarding an incident at an apartment at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Robert Florence suffering from a single gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries on Friday morning.
Tesha Florence, the mother of Robert, has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault. However, following her son’s death, the police department announced that it is in the process of upgrading the charges to second-degree murder. Tesha is currently being held at the Sedgwick County Jail with a bond set at $600,000.
“This is a tragic incident that has forever altered a family,” stated Chief Sullivan. “Gun violence affects our entire community and must not be tolerated.” Authorities indicated that the case will be forwarded to Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett for formal charging evaluation.
Additionally, police are investigating Tesha in relation to another incident that occurred in March. She is alleged to have threatened her ex-husband and his current girlfriend with a firearm, although they did not report the incident to law enforcement.
