Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Nayeli Carranza, an eight-year-old student at Brawner Elementary School, was shot by another juvenile on Sept. 25, in the 2900 Block of Oak Trail Shores subdivision in Granbury, according to the Hood County Sheriff’s Office.
Carranza was flown by air medical to Cook’s Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth and was later pronounced deceased.
According to Hood County Sheriff Roger Deeds, “The incident is still under investigation, and the District Attorney’s Office is taking the lead.”
The Texas Rangers are also working with the District Attorney’s Office on this investigation.
“Nayeli was the most precious little girl. She loved school, loved her teachers, and loved her friends. She came in the door every single day with the biggest smile on her face,” Sandy Ruiz, Brawner Elementary School principal said. “Nayeli gave the best hugs. She was loved beyond measure at Brawner, and we will never forget this precious angel and her contagious smile.”
Brawner students and staff members wore purple on Sept. 29 in honor of Nayeli as that was her favorite color. An account has been set up at First National Bank to help the family with funeral expenses.
