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Reginald Coardes

Case from Charleston, SC dated Jul 02, 2021

Victim Details

Reginald Jamel Dewar Coardes, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Charleston

SC

2021-07-02

24

Reginald

Coardes

07/01/2026

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In the summer of 2021, the life of a young man was tragically cut short in Charleston, South Carolina. Reginald Jamel Dewar Coardes, Jr., a 24-year-old male, died on or about July 2, 2021, in an unfortunate incident that was determined to be an accidental shooting. The Charleston Police Department investigated the matter and concluded that the fatal wound was the result of a mishandled firearm.

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  • WCIV: Mishandling of firearm leads to the accidental death of a 24-year-old
  • WCBD News 2: Charleston PD: Accidental shooting leaves one dead
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