UPDATE, 11/2/17: Brian Littles, the man accused of fatally shooting 3-year-old Connor Mickens in the head, is now facing new charges of murder and burglary, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office online inmate search.
Connor and his mom were shot on Oct. 19. Connor was shot in the head and died days later; his mom was shot in the leg and is expected to be OK.
BREAKING NEWS: Brian Littles charged with murder on the same day as Conner Mickens' funeral. Previous story: https://t.co/qkOMICwuN0 pic.twitter.com/MN3gULBsdC
— Ashley Homrich (@AshleyWSBTV) November 2, 2017
Original story below:
Family and friends held a viewing on Wednesday night to remember 3-year-old Connor Mickens.
The toddler died after police say he was shot in the head by his mother's ex-boyfriend.
Now the family says they’re turning this tragedy into motivation to help others
“You look in his eyes … and you just fall in love,” family member PK Mickens said.
A child’s eyes that were closed too soon.
“He was so innocent,” Mickens said.
“I try to not cry and just keep a smile on my face knowing he’s in a better place now,” friend London Jenkins said.
Connor and his mother were shot inside their Westside home on Oct. 19. Connor’s mom would be OK, but Connor later died.
Connor’s mom’s ex-boyfriend, Brian Littles, was arrested on a battery and gun charge.
One family member said Wednesday night they’re turning their pain into motivation for a new mission.
“We will just continue to raise awareness against domestic violence,” Mickens said.
“I want them to know when you first get a sign of domestic violence … get out as fast as possible cause you don’t want anything like this to happen,” London said.
A strong message from a sixth-grader now left to remember the moments she shared with her friend.
“He was very … in love with fidget spinners, he was just a normal kid,” Jenkins said.
Littles is due in court to officially face charges on Nov. 13.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES & INFORMATION:
-Hubbard House
-The National Domestic Violence Hotline
-Intimate Partner Violence: Consequences
-National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey
-Intimate Partner Violence, 1993–2010
-Florida Domestic Violence Resources
Cox Media Group
