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Maliyah Jalissea Godwin

Case from Gainesville, FL dated Apr 23, 2021

Victim Details

Maliyah Jalissea Godwin

Female

Black / African American

Gainesville

FL

2021-04-23

13

Maliyah

Jalissea Godwin

07/30/2026

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Maliyah Jalissea Godwin, a 13-year-old African American girl from Gainesville, Florida, tragically lost her life on April 23, 2021. Maliyah was found shot just before 10 p.m. at the Majestic Oaks apartment complex in Gainesville. She was immediately taken to a local hospital, but unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries. The incident left the community in shock and mourning, as Maliyah was remembered as a beloved daughter, sister, and friend.

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  • https://www.wcjb.com: “I would’ve wanted to see her live her life”; residents give condolences for 13-year-old girl shot and killed in Majestic Oaks
  • Maliyah Jalissea Godwin, age 13 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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