Gunfire & Stabbings Erupt At Funeral Of Beloved Connecticut Matriarch

💔 A Celebration Of Life Turns Into Chaos

What should’ve been a solemn and sacred moment to honor 89-year-old Ida Hawkins-Green turned into a horrifying scene of violence and panic in Hartford, Connecticut.

On Tuesday, a funeral service held at the Gospel Lighthouse Apostolic Church erupted into chaos when a fight broke out between family members, resulting in a stabbing and a shooting that injured two people.

📍 What We Know About The Incident

According to Hartford Police, tensions escalated during the service and quickly spiraled out of control.

• A man was stabbed, and a woman was grazed by a bullet as nearly 150 mourners scrambled to flee the church.
• Gunfire rang out both inside and outside the church, with punches thrown and screaming heard throughout the crowd.
• Police recovered two firearms at the scene, though it’s unclear if either was used in the shooting.
• No arrests have been made as of yet, and investigators are still working to determine what sparked the violence.

Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert painted a chilling picture, saying, “You can imagine what 150 people scrambling out of the church looked like.”

🌹 Honoring The Life Of Ida Hawkins-Green

The woman being laid to rest was Ida Lue Green, lovingly known as Mother Green and “Coot.”

She passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on July 27, 1935, in Preston, Georgia, Ida was a pillar of strength, faith, and love in her community.

A proud and active member of Walking in the Light Deliverance Church, she was known for always showing up in times of need and finding joy in gardening, cooking, baking, and serving her church family.

She was married to her husband, Arelester Green, for 59 beautiful years.

Together, they built a legacy that includes:

• 9 children and 1 stepson
• 56 grandchildren
• 53 great-grandchildren
• 15 great-great-grandchildren
• 6 great-great-great-grandchildren

Ida’s life was one of service, resilience, and unconditional love.

🙏 A Moment Meant For Peace

Curtis Thomas, who was scheduled to sing at the funeral service, echoed the heartbreak many felt:

“It’s already enough grieving. But to do it in a church? A church? A place where people come to get guidance and get help from a higher power.”

His sentiment resonates deeply—because Ida Hawkins-Green’s life was a testament to peace, compassion, and faith.

✝️ Final Reflections

The heartbreaking violence that broke out during Ida Hawkins-Green’s funeral should never have happened—especially during a time meant to honor such a powerful and selfless woman.

As the family grieves the loss of their beloved matriarch, we can only hope they find healing and that justice brings clarity to this unimaginable situation.

May Mother Green rest in perfect peace.

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