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Serenity Allen

Case from Jacksonville, FL dated Feb 04, 2017

Victim Details

Serenity Allen

Female

Jacksonville

FL

2017-02-04

5

Serenity

Allen

07/10/2026

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Serenity Allen, a 5-year-old girl from Jacksonville, Florida, tragically lost her life on February 4, 2017, due to an accidental shooting. The incident occurred in the family's apartment when Serenity's 8-year-old brother, who was left home alone with his younger siblings, found a firearm and accidentally discharged it. The single shot killed Serenity and injured her 4-year-old brother. The children's mother had left the apartment to go to a store, and it remains unclear how long the children we ...
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  • WJAX: Arrest made in fatal accidental shooting of Jacksonville 5-year-old girl
  • WJAX: Boy accidentally kills sister, injures boy after finding gun at Jacksonville apartment
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