8-year-old Burnsville boy tragically killed by father while protecting mother

Cherish Edwards recounts the tragic death of her 8-year-old son, Amir Harden, who was accidentally shot by his violent father while trying to protect her. The incident occurred in Burnsville, Minnesota, leaving the family devastated. Harden's father, in an attempt to shoot Edwards, ended up fatally shooting his son instead. Following the shooting, he turned the gun on himself in front of their other children, leaving them traumatized. Edwards describes Amir as a happy and caring boy who was a leader and protector to his siblings. She emphasizes the importance of leaving abusive relationships, regardless of past history, and urges those in distress to seek help from the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.