Last Updated on: 15th January 2023, 11:22 am
Who is Payton Thompson? Biography, Wiki
Payton Thompson died early Friday when a three-alarm fire destroyed her family’s three-story home. Rescuers transported the unconscious girl to Brookdale Hospital but were unable to save her.
The family is mourning after Thompson died of complications from a fire in a fire at their Brooklyn home on Friday morning.
Payton Thompson Age
Her current age was 9 years.
What Were The Details Of An Incident?
The flames erupted just before 5:30 a.m. on the second floor of the home on Howard Avenue in Brownsville. The victim’s uncle, Joseph Thompson, said Payton Thompson was in his third-floor bedroom when the fire broke out.
Ten family members were asleep in the home when the fire broke out and choking smoke filled the home. Fighting the flames, firefighters faced heavy traffic jams. The victim was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
“She was the last to come out and unfortunately she didn’t come out,” he said.
“The smoke entered his body, surrounded his heart, so he didn’t survive.”
She said her niece is energetic, fun-loving, and loves her family. His little sister turned 1 on Friday. The united family supports each other and their faith.
“My mother is a church pastor, she is a pastor and I am an assistant pastor; it’s called the Deliverance Faith Tabernacle,” Thompson said.
Investigators spent the day trying to determine the cause of the fire.
Tributes Paid in Honor Of Payton Thompson
Thompson said Payton’s mother, her sister, is not doing well, noting, “We’re still trying to get her to eat and to get her to sleep. She’s broken, our family is broken.”
Uncle said Payton died of smoke inhalation. The fire is still under investigation, the FDNY said Saturday. Thompson, who also lives in Brooklyn, said she was at home when she got the call on Friday and “she rushed over here. I panicked; I didn’t know what to do.
“No parent lives in the hope of burying their child. Our family was hit several times. Not like that, this is the first time,” Thompson said.
The heartbroken uncle, a chef, called Payton an “amazing guy” who loved to sing, dance, and eat. “He loved his Uncle Joe’s ribs and cornbread,” she recalled. The gruesome twist of tragedy is that Payton died on the same day that her little sister Lauren celebrated her first birthday.
“It was hard. We didn’t get to celebrate her life the way we wanted, but we’re glad Lauren is still alive. Unfortunately, we couldn’t celebrate. First birthday, you’re growing up, and we couldn’t.” We will, though,” Thompson promised.
GoFundMe
A GoFundMe had raised more than 9,000 USD as of Saturday afternoon.
“We appreciate everyone who has supported us. It’s amazing and overwhelming how much love we receive,” Thompson said.
Linda Pipkin, 50, a neighbor and longtime family friend, said parishioners planned to meet at a church across the street on Saturday afternoon to discuss other ways to raise funds for the devastated family.
“She was a happy girl; everyone loved him,” said Pipkin.
“She stole everyone’s hearts from day one. Payton is the angel of Howard Avenue. It’s a difficult pill to swallow; It is so sad.”
