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Nakyah Durham

Death by Force
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Nakyah Durham, a 12-year-old girl from Northwoods, Missouri, tragically lost her life on March 18, 2020. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 2:30 a.m., when Nakyah was fatally shot inside her home. Initial reports from the St. Louis County police indicated that the shooting appeared to be accidental. Further investigation revealed that Nakyah's 15-year-old brother was handling a firearm when it accidentally discharged, resulting in her death.

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  • Obituary for Miss. NaKyah Durham at Granberry Mortuary,Inc
  • STLtoday.com: Police: Northwoods boy, 15, accidentally shot, killed 12-year-old sister
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    Victim Details

    Nakyah Durham

    Female

    Saint-louis

    MO

    2020-03-18

    12

    Nakyah

    Durham

    11/14/2025

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    I've been following the case of Nakyah Durham, and I keep thinking about the impact this must have o... ...Read More
    04/17/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the community's role in preventing tragedies like the one that claimed y... ...Read More
    06/24/2023
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    06/24/2023
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