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JaDarrius Lamar Speights

Case from Tampa, FL dated May 07, 2013

Victim Details

JaDarrius Lamar Speights

Male

Black / African American

Tampa

FL

2013-05-07

3

JaDarrius

Lamar Speights

07/21/2026

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JaDarrius Lamar Speights, a 3-year-old boy from Tampa, Florida, tragically died on May 7, 2013. The incident occurred when JaDarrius found an unsecured 9mm handgun in a backpack belonging to his uncle, Jeffrey D. Walker. While alone in the bedroom he shared with his uncle, JaDarrius accidentally discharged the firearm, resulting in a fatal gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical attention and being rushed to Florida Hospital Tampa, JaDarrius succumbed to his injuries.

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  • Obituary for Ja'Darrius Lamar Speights at Wilson Funeral Home
  • Mic: Jadarrius Speights: When a 3-Year-Old Shoots Himself By Accident, What is Wrong with American Parenting?
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