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Aiden LaMelvin Barnes

Death by Force
Case Description
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On December 11, 2021, in Monticello, Georgia, 9-year-old Aidan La'Melvin Barnes tragically lost his life in an accidental shooting. According to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, Aidan was shot in the upper torso by another juvenile inside a residence. Emergency services were called by a witness present at the scene, and despite immediate first aid efforts by those on-site and subsequent attempts by paramedics, Aidan succumbed to his injuries. ((...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Aiden LaMelvin Barnes

    Male

    Black / African American

    Monticello

    GA

    2021-12-11

    9

    Aiden

    LaMelvin Barnes

    11/18/2025

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    I can't stop thinking about how loved Aidan must have been by the community and his school. From wha... ...Read More
    06/12/2024
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    11/12/2023
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