In Loving Memory of
The small town of Pageland is carrying a weight no community should ever have to bear — the unimaginable pain of seeing one of its children suffer from senseless violence. Seven-year-old Skylar Baker, a bright and beautiful young girl, was shot in the head while sleeping peacefully in her own home during a drive-by shooting. What should have been a safe and quiet Sunday morning turned into a nightmare that has shaken families across South Carolina and beyond.
Around 1:17 a.m., local officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area. A bullet tore through Skylar’s home and struck her as she slept, shattering not only the stillness of the night but the sense of security every child deserves. Officers on the scene immediately rendered first aid before she was airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. As of the latest reports, she remains in critical condition while authorities continue searching for the person responsible.
A Child Full of Light
Skylar is more than a headline. She is more than a victim of violence. She is a 7-year-old little girl with dreams, laughter, and a heart full of innocence.
Those who know her describe her as joyful, loving, and full of personality. She is the kind of child who lights up a room with her smile and whose giggles can lift even the heaviest spirits. She loves her family fiercely and finds happiness in the simple, beautiful things children cherish — playing, learning, imagining, and being surrounded by those who love her.
At just seven years old, she should be worrying about homework, cartoons, and what outfit to wear to school — not fighting for her life because of a stray bullet.
A Community Crying for Justice
The tragedy has left Pageland stunned and heartbroken. Parents are holding their children tighter. Neighbors are checking in on one another. Churches and community members are gathering in prayer and solidarity.
Drive-by shootings do not just harm individuals — they wound entire communities. When violence enters a child’s bedroom, it pierces the very foundation of safety. Skylar’s home should have been her sanctuary. Instead, it became the site of an unimaginable act.
As law enforcement continues the search for the suspect, there is a collective call for accountability and justice. The person responsible remains free, and that reality deepens the community’s grief and urgency.
Holding Onto Hope
Though this tribute is written in loving memory, it is also written in hope. Hope that Skylar’s strength carries her through. Hope that her young body continues to fight. Hope that justice is served. Hope that this senseless act does not define her story.
Her family is enduring every parent’s worst nightmare, standing by her bedside, praying for healing and strength. They are surrounded by an outpouring of love — from neighbors, from strangers, from people across the country who are moved by her story.
Protecting Our Children
Skylar’s tragedy is a painful reminder of how vulnerable children can be to violence they have no part in. It calls for reflection, for unity, and for renewed commitment to protecting the innocent.
No child should ever fear going to sleep in their own bed.
No parent should ever have to hear that their child was struck by a bullet while dreaming.
Forever Cherished
Skylar Baker is deeply loved. She is cherished beyond words. Her life — her smile, her innocence, her spirit — matters profoundly.
As Pageland stands together during this painful time, one thing is certain: Skylar is not alone. She is surrounded by prayers, by love, and by a community determined to seek justice on her behalf.
May strength surround her.
May healing find her.
May justice come swiftly.
And may her light continue to shine, even in the darkest hour.
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