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Ronald McKinzie

Case from Victorville, CA dated Apr 14, 2016

Victim Details

Ronald McKinzie

Male

Black / African American

Victorville

CA

2016-04-14

18

Ronald

McKinzie

07/15/2026

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Ronald McKinzie, an 18-year-old from Adelanto, California, tragically lost his life on April 14, 2016, in Victorville. The incident occurred inside a home on Bennington Drive, where McKinzie was accidentally shot by a 17-year-old friend. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's officials, the shooting happened before 9 p.m. and was deemed a tragic accident. McKinzie was found in a bedroom with a gunshot wound to his upper body.

The investigation revealed that the 17-year-old had n ...
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  • 17-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots 18-Year-Old Friend To Death In Victorville Home
  • VVNG.com Victor Valley News: Teen Arrested For Accidentally Shooting and Killing 18-Year-Old Friend - VVNG.com Victor Valley News
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