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Tavaris Rhodes

Case from Miami-gardens, FL dated Feb 27, 2016

Victim Details

Tavaris Rhodes

Male

Black / African American

Miami-gardens

FL

2016-02-27

14

Tavaris

Rhodes

07/06/2026

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On February 27, 2016, 14-year-old Tavaris Rhodes, an African American male, tragically lost his life in Miami Gardens, FL. The incident occurred when Tavaris was at a home on Northwest 172nd Terrace with a friend, also 14 years old, who was showing off a gun. The firearm accidentally discharged, striking Tavaris in the head. He was immediately airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The friend involved in the shooting was subsequently arrested and charg ...
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  • NBC 6 South Florida: Teen Killed in Apparent Accidental Shooting: MGPD
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    It's just devastating to read about young lives lost like Tavaris's, and it breaks my heart to think... ...Read More
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