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Zayden King Phillips

Death by Force
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Zayden King Phillips, a two-year-old boy from Rochester, NY, tragically died on October 24, 2017, after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head on October 20, 2017. The incident occurred inside his father's home on Walnut Street. Zayden was the youngest of eleven children and was described by family members as a playful and lively child who enjoyed running around with his siblings and cousins. The gunshot wound left Zayden brain-dead, and he was kept on life support long enough for his organs to ...Read More
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  • WHEC News10NBC: Police: Two-year-old shot by father in Rochester dies
  • Child shot on Walnut Street, say police
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    Victim Details

    Zayden King Phillips

    Male

    Black / African American

    Rochester

    NY

    2017-10-20

    2

    Zayden

    King Phillips

    11/22/2025

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    It is so devastating to think about how little Zayden's young life was filled with so much promise a... ...Read More
    11/06/2023
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