Shannon Praylor Jr Obitary; The tragic passing of 19-year-old Paige Gibbons serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of accidental drug overdoses.
Home from her freshman year of college for Thanksgiving break, Paige’s life was cut tragically short after ingesting what she and her friends believed to be Percocet pills. Unbeknownst to them, the pills were laced with 100% fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid known for its deadly effects.
Paige and her friends innocently purchased the pills from an acquaintance on Instagram, unaware of the grave danger they were facing. After ingesting just one pill each, Paige tragically never woke up, while one of her friends spent weeks battling for her life in the hospital.
The devastating impact of Paige’s untimely death reverberated throughout her community, leaving loved ones grappling with shock, grief, and unanswered questions.
Gibbons, who, at the time of her demise, was a freshman at William Smith College in Geneva after graduating from Our Lady of Mercy High School in Brighton,. In addition to her younger sister Brooke and parents, David and Kate Gibbons, she was survived by a large number of other relatives.
As authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding Paige’s overdose, the young man responsible for selling the lethal pills was criminally charged, facing the weight of legal consequences for his actions.
17-year-old Shannon Praylor Jr. was charged with felonies: second-degree manslaughter, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree assault, and third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance.
Praylor was arraigned by Monroe Court Judge Julie Hahn. He is being held on $25,000 cash bail, $50,000 bond, or $150,000 partially secured bond.
The impending trial, set for the summer, looms as a pivotal moment in seeking justice for Paige and holding accountable those responsible for her tragic death.
Yet, amid the pursuit of legal recourse, the pain of loss and the enduring memory of Paige’s vibrant spirit serve as constant reminders of the profound toll of addiction and the urgent need for greater awareness, education, and support in combating the opioid epidemic.