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Doctors Say It’s a Miracle: Baby Survived Gunshot to the Head in Spring Hill

Issue #460

June 07, 2025

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

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📰 Doctors Say It’s a Miracle: Baby Survived Gunshot to the Head in Spring Hill

👉 Apply For The Leadership Maury Program

🐷 Tonight: Pig Roast at The Rebel Bar & Grill

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Doctors Say It’s a Miracle: Baby Survived Gunshot to the Head in Spring Hill 

A one-year-old girl remains hospitalized after being struck in the head by a stray bullet during a shootout in Spring Hill early Friday morning.

The incident occurred just before 1 a.m. on June 6 in the 3000 block of Shandor Street, located in the Harvest Pointe subdivision. Investigators believe an exchange of gunfire broke out between someone on the street and occupants of a sedan, with roughly 15 rounds fired.

One of those bullets tore through the wall of a nearby home, hitting the sleeping child. Since then, her mother has been sharing updates on her condition as the community continues to pray for her recovery.

The mother, Leslie Layne, posted this on Facebook:

Update: 3:43 pm Her brain is still swelling and bleeding! Watching very closely in the PICU! She is struggling with balance when walking they said from the head trauma and we will restart pt for that when able! For now I am praying full restoration and for her brain to stop bleeding and the swelling reside now in the name of Jesus! And for the people who did this to be caught ans brought to justice right now in the name of Jesus! 

Waiting for contrast ct to show if surgery will be necessary! Keep praying! 

Prayers need asap! London was shot in the head in a shoot out that occurred in our driveway tonight! Skull is fractured brain bleed and pressure on sinus in brain! Pray and pray hard!

Baby London (Credit: Lisa Layne)

This was posted later on Friday:

But God… last night the most horrific incident happened. We woke up to what at first I thought were fireworks or possibly gunshots… as we approached the hall more shots rang out and our 1 year old daughter London started screaming! We opened the door to find her covered in blood and shot!

Let’s rewind a bit…. A week ago I swapped beds around and took the solid wood crib into Londons room. I don’t know why it had to be then… but I did and knew it needed to be done and while my mother in love was at the house I took advantage of the small window of time to get it done as well! 

The doctors at Vanderbilt said that the crib being solid wood and perfectly placed saved her life and slowed the bullet enough to stop it from ending up in her brain! Doctors are literally tearing up looking at the photo and then our daughter saying that is a miracle! 

Doctors say the solid wood was perfectly placed to slow the bullet and save baby London’s life. (Credit: Lisa Layne)

Lord I will praise you in the storm! You knew Lord… you prepared a way long before I knew I needed it! You have big plans for these Layne kiddos obviously! 

As you pray for London and complete healing we recognize the reality is we could be planning a funeral and instead we will celebrate the hand of protection and while not unscathed she has a heck of a testimony when this is over!

When you feel that nudge from the Holy Spirit just do it! You never know when that but God moment might happen! Keep praying and I will keep you posted!

A friend of the family has started a GoFundMe to help with expenses in this difficult time.

The SHPD is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the persons involved in this incident. Tips can be submitted here.

Apply For The Leadership Maury Program

Leadership Maury is a countywide personal development program designed to motivate participants to develop and enhance the quality of their leadership in addressing pertinent community needs. The program is open to people who live, work, or make a significant contribution to Maury County through volunteer work. Class members meet with local decision-makers in several sectors of the community, such as business, government, health, public services and agriculture. Participants will visit places all over the county to hear speakers and participate in activities to help them learn about Maury County and how to positively impact where they live, learn, work and play. 

Applications are available now!

Deadline to apply is July 15, 2025.

The purpose of the Leadership Maury program is TO:

    • Help leaders prepare for volunteer responsibility in the community.

    • Provide these leaders with a practical and sophisticated understanding of major problems and opportunities facing Maury County.

    • Facilitate access between emerging leaders and the current leadership of the community.

    • Improve the communications network among leaders with diverse backgrounds and interests.

    • Create a setting for persons of demonstrated commitment to the community to meet and exchange ideas.

    • Stimulate increased community participation and commitment.

Tonight: Pig Roast at The Rebel Bar & Grill

The Pig Roast is back at The Rebel Bar and Grill! Put on your hula skirt and Join us for a special Hawaiian Dinner Buffet! We will have tropical drinks specials and giveaways.

The talented Jake Clayton Band will take the stage at 6 pm.

And of course we will have karaoke inside starting at 8pm.

$20 per adults and $10 for kids.

307 Riverside Drive

Upcoming Local Events

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Saturday, June 7th

Ben Daniel, Amber Falls Winery, 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Jake Clayton, The Rebel Bar & Grill, 6 PM
The Howlin Embers, Puckett’s, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Phillip Larue, Michael Farren, Jaida Dreyer, Bourbon Gospel (Reservations), 7:30 PM
Down South Band, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 - 11:00 PM
Kamber, Grazie Italian Eatery, 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Sunday, June 8th

Willie Van Hook & Cliff Waddell, Amber Falls Winery, 1:00-5:00 PM
Andrew Pearson, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 4:00-7:00 PM
Jay Hoppus, Puckett’s, 6:00-7:30 PM

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