Skylar Baker, 7: Shot While Sleeping At Home In 2025
The drive-by shooting suspect reportedly remains at large.
A community in South Carolina rallied around a worried family as Skylar Baker fought for her life. The Pageland Police Department stated Skylar was sleeping at home around 1:17 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2025, when gunfire erupted.
Sadly, authorities say Skylar was shot in the head and was quickly airlifted to a nearby hospital with “life-threatening injuries.”
Later, Skylar was said to be in critical condition and was on a ventilator, as her loved ones stayed vigilant by her side. Skylar now has a plate in her head and reportedly endured a craniotomy. Investigators also speculated that the incident was a product of a drive-by shooting, calling it a “careless act of violence.”
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Essence Chambers, Skylar’s mother, revealed to ABC News that the little girl was hit on the right side of her brain.
More About “Happy Kid”
“Before all of this, she was completely healthy,” Essence told the outlet. “I want everybody to keep praying for her.” She also described Skylar as a “happy child” who was a “ball of energy.” Shawn Christopher Moore, Skylar’s grandfather, also told WSOC-TV that the family had recently returned from a Disney cruise.
“She was always happy,” said Shawn. “I mean, she’s just a happy kid, you know, four-wheeler riding, just a happy kid.” He added, “What if this was your own personal family? You definitely would want them brought to justice. It’s just not about my situation, it’s about anybody that ever has to go through something traumatic like this.”
Melissa Massey, the family’s neighbor, also spoke fondly of little Skylar. “That’s my son’s friend. They play ball together and it just hurt his hear to hear about that. She was always sweet. She’d smile. She’d wave at me.”
Skylar Baker: What To Know
There has not been much information released regarding the shooter, who remains at large. Police reportedly shared they hoped “someone will come forward with answers as to who was involved in this case.”
The incident took place on Brewer Circle. The investigation is active and ongoing, yet police admitted they have few leads. A description of the suspect or vehicle is unknown at this time.
Pageland is described as a small community where drive-bys are “unheard of.”
“What matters is we come together, support one another, and take a stand against this type of violence,” Pageland Police Department Chief Dean Short said at a press conference.
A press release from local police additionally stated:
“We are heartbroken that this little girl is suffering due to the actions of someone who had no regard for the life of others. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the family.“
Anyone with information regarding the shooting of young Skylar Baker is urged to contact the Pageland Police Department at 843-672-6437 or their local authorities.
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