Grandmother Sentenced for Shooting 5-Month-Old Granddaughter in Face: Disturbing Details Revealed
In a deeply disturbing incident in Ohio, 43-year-old M. Harris has been sentenced to nine to twelve years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting her 5-month-old granddaughter in the face. Harris faced multiple charges, including three counts of felonious assault and improperly discharging a firearm into a habitation, stemming from the shocking events of December 9. As part of a plea agreement, she pleaded guilty to one count of felonious assault with a three-year gun specification, leading to an extended sentence, while the remaining charges were dismissed.
The horrifying episode began in the early hours of December 9, around 1:50 a.m., when deputies responded to a frantic 911 call from the infant’s mother, who was heard pleading, “My baby’s been shot. My baby’s been shot.” When asked for clarification, she desperately confirmed, “Yes… Lord, please save my baby.” First responders arrived to find the baby girl with a gunshot wound to the face, specifically to her eye. She was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but has since made a remarkable recovery, surpassing medical expectations.
The violence that night extended beyond the infant. Court documents reveal that Harris had also assaulted other family members, intentionally causing serious physical harm by striking one person in the face. She then allegedly broke down a locked bedroom door and fired multiple shots through it. Reports indicate that Harris attempted to shoot the baby’s mother in the head but missed, instead hitting the infant at close range.
Witnesses identified Harris as the shooter, and although she fled before deputies arrived, she was arrested shortly afterward. Disturbingly, when questioned about her actions, Harris displayed no remorse, reportedly telling Detective D. Turner, “That was not my grandbaby. Sorry, not sorry.” She claimed her family was trying to take all her money and that she would not allow that to happen, asserting that they “crucified” her, prompting her to “crucify” them in return.
Sheriff R. Jones expressed his outrage at the incident, condemning it as a deliberate act rather than an accident. “This is one of the most disgusting, vile criminal acts I’ve ever seen,” he stated. “She shot this child and doesn’t appear to have any remorse whatsoever. I feel sorry for the baby, the family, and everyone dealing with this tragedy. This is as bad as it gets.”
Harris’s plea agreement allowed her to avoid trial, but she faced the consequences of her actions during sentencing on October 29, 2024. Emotional testimonies were shared in court, including a victim impact statement from the infant’s mother, who expressed her deep sense of betrayal and pain. “I just want you to know that you changed her life forever, and what you did was wrong to my daughter,” she stated, emphasizing the profound impact of Harris’s actions on her family.
Despite being given the opportunity to address the court, Harris chose not to speak. The prosecution highlighted her lack of remorse, which was evident in her interactions with law enforcement. Assistant Prosecutor B. Boos underscored the severity of Harris’s actions, pointing out the extraordinary cruelty of the crime.
The community and the victim’s family continue to grapple with the aftermath of this tragic event. Sheriff Jones reiterated the intentional nature of the crime, lamenting its impact on everyone involved, from family members to medical and law enforcement personnel.
Meanwhile, the infant, who was just over five months old at the time of the shooting, has made a significant recovery after spending critical days in the hospital. She has since been released and is healing from her injuries. As Harris begins her sentence, the legal proceedings have brought some closure to a horrifying chapter, yet the family remains forever altered by that night of unimaginable violence. The community continues to hope for strength and healing for young Myra and her loved ones.
