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Carolyn Wright

Case from Tampa, FL dated Jul 15, 2016

Victim Details

Carolyn Wright

Female

Black / African American

Tampa

FL

2016-07-15

52

Carolyn

Wright

07/10/2026

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Carolyn Wright, a 52-year-old grandmother from Tampa, Florida, tragically lost her life on July 15, 2016, in an accidental shooting incident. The unfortunate event occurred in the early hours of the morning when Wright's daughter, while attempting to unload a gun brought into their home by one of her teenage children, accidentally discharged the weapon. The daughter believed the gun was empty, but a round remained in the chamber, resulting in the fatal shot that struck Wright in the upper body. ...
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  • WFLA: Grandmother accidentally shot, killed by daughter in Town ‘n’ Country
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    Does anyone else find it incredibly distressing how quickly things can go wrong when it comes to fir... ...Read More
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    It's incredibly sad to think about the impact Carolyn Wright's loss has had on her family and commun... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been thinking about the firearm disposal aspect of Carolyn Wright's tragic case? It'... ...Read More
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