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Ashton Gooding

Case from Tampa, FL dated Jul 30, 2017

Victim Details

Ashton Gooding

Male

Black / African American

Tampa

FL

2017-07-30

4

Ashton

Gooding

07/22/2026

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Ashton Gooding, a 4-year-old boy from Tampa, Florida, tragically died on July 30, 2017. The incident occurred when Ashton found a loaded handgun in his home, which subsequently discharged, causing severe injuries. Despite being rushed to Tampa General Hospital, Ashton was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. The young boy's death was a devastating event for his family and the community.

The investigation into Ashton's death revealed that the gun was found in the home located on East ...
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  • bradenton: Tampa child dies after shooting himself, police say
  • NewsComAu: Boy shoots self with gun found in home
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