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Reginald Coardes

Death by Force
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Reginald Coardes, a 24-year-old resident of North Charleston, South Carolina, tragically passed away on July 2, 2021. According to reports, Coardes died from a gunshot wound in what has been described as an accidental shooting. The incident occurred late Friday night on Ivy Green Way. Coardes was in the front seat of a vehicle when one of his friends, Marvin Lloyd, who was in the backseat, mishandled a firearm, causing it to discharge and fatally wound Coardes.

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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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    Victim Details

    Reginald Jamel Dewar Coardes, Jr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Charleston

    SC

    2021-07-02

    24

    Reginald

    Coardes

    11/18/2025

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