Who is Makiyah Bryant Mother Paula Bryant? Columbus Shooting Update

Paula Bryant is the mother of 15-year-old Makiyah Bryant, who was recently shot by a white police officer in Ohio.

The Columbus Police released bodycam footage on Tuesday night at a news conference. The video showed a black girl carrying a knife, which appeared to be a kitchen knife or steak knife, and attempted to stab two people.

Paula Bryant Wiki

Paula spoke to the reporters after the incident and said Makiyah was an honor-roll student and a sweet kid. Paula rubbished the accusations put of her daughter that she was about to stab two girls.

Buzzfeed News reported that some of the people on the scene said Makiyah carried the knife to protect herself from two girls that were trying to scare her.

It is frustrating to see that the police open fired without knowing the situation she was in and laughed about it after the shooting as seen on the footage.

The state law allows police officers to use deadly force in defense to protect themselves or others in a critical situation. The case is still under investigation, as it is not clear if the officer is guilty or not.

Makiyah Bryant Age Explored

Paula appears to be in her late 30s.

However, her exact date of birth is not known.

She is mourning the loss of her 15-year-old daughter.

Many people reacted to the incident via social media platforms such as Reddit and Twitter. People expressed their frustration with the system. 

The incident took place on the same day when George Floyd’s family finally got justice as the verdict was announced in the trial for the killing of George Floyd.

Her Husband And Family 

There are not many revelations on the family members and husband of Paula Bryant. 

It is known that she had a daughter, Makiyah Bryant, who tragically lost their life due to the shooting. 

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