After both of his nephews were suspects of attempted robbery on November 6, R. Kelly’s 16-year-old nephew Brayel Kelly- who was injured after being shot in the incident- has been charged as an adult with attempted murder.

According to MTV News, Calumet City police said that Brayel went into a barbershop and allegedly tried to rob the owner by producing a gun and demanding that the owner place his money and jewelry in a plastic bag. However, after the owner cooperated, he also took out a weapon, which caused Kelly and the owner to exchange gunshots, leaving Kelly shot in the back.

Carey Kelly told reporters that one bullet collapsed his son’s lung and the other pierced his liver, and the boy remains hospitalized in intensive care at Advocate Christ Medical Center.

Brayel has been charged with attempted murder, attempted armed robbery, and aggravated discharge of a firearm. Cook County Judge Reginald Baker set his bond for $200,000 on Friday. A preliminary hearing on the matter is scheduled for December 3. He faces six to 30 years in prison if convicted, according to the Cook County state’s attorney’s office.

Brayel’s older brother Brandon, who allegedly acted as a lookout, has not been charged.






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