In a shocking and heart-wrenching crime, an Ohio grandmother has admitted to intentionally shooting her 6-month-old granddaughter while the baby was sleeping. Mia Desiree Harris, 43, unleashed a violent rage on her granddaughter, Myra, during a disturbing incident in their Liberty Township home on December 9, 2023. According to court documents, Harris used a 9-millimeter pistol to fire several shots through the wooden door of the baby’s bedroom before breaking it down and shooting the infant in the face. report from The NY Post.
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office reported that Harris also attacked other members of her family during the violent outburst. She punched one person in the face and attempted to shoot another family member in the head at close range, but missed. The situation spiraled out of control during an argument in the family home, leading Harris to grab the weapon and commit these heinous acts.
Sheriff Richard Jones, speaking to WXIX, confirmed that the incident stemmed from a family dispute, which turned deadly when Harris opened fire. When questioned about her motive, Harris told detectives that her granddaughter “was not my grandbaby” and coldly remarked, “Sorry, not sorry,” after being asked why she shot the baby.
Testimony from Detective Daniel Turner revealed Harris harbored deep resentment toward her family, believing they were plotting to take her money and abandon her. She even expressed a desire to “crucify” her family, according to court statements, showing a profound level of bitterness that culminated in the brutal attack.
Despite the trauma inflicted, baby Myra miraculously survived the shooting. She was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, with a gunshot wound to the eye. The infant underwent two life-saving surgeries and is now on the path to recovery, with her condition improving beyond doctors’ initial expectations.
Authorities responded to the family’s home around 1:50 a.m. after Myra’s mother made a frantic 911 call, pleading for help to “please save my baby.” Harris had fled the scene by the time officers arrived but was quickly apprehended based on witness statements identifying her as the shooter.
Harris later pleaded guilty to a felony assault charge related to the shooting. As part of a plea deal, additional charges involving her assault on other family members were dropped. She now faces a 15-year prison sentence, with her formal sentencing scheduled for October 29. told by AOL.
Sheriff Jones expressed his disgust over the crime, calling it “one of the most vile and heinous acts” he had ever encountered. He emphasized that the situation was made even worse because the attacker was the baby’s own grandmother.
As Myra continues to recover, the family and community are left grappling with the unimaginable horror of a crime that shattered their lives.
