On the evening of 8 August, young William was sitting outside his home in a Christian settlement of 28 families in southwest Pakistan while other children played nearby.
Without warning, two masked men rode by and began shooting. William and four boys, ranging in age from 10 to 16, were critically injured in the shooting.
The boys were taken to the nearest large hospital 25 kilometres away for treatment. Tragically, William later died from his injuries.
There is significant Taliban and separatist violence in the region, but no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Source: VOM
Please Pray
Pray for William’s family and the wider community as they grieve his loss.
Pray that the four other boys who were injured in the attack will make full recoveries.
Pray that believers in Pakistan will understand who they are in Christ and be unashamed of the gospel, despite the persecution they face.