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Miracle Brantley

Case from Macon, GA dated Jan 29, 2021

Victim Details

Miracle Brantley

Female

Black / African American

Macon

GA

2021-01-29

8

Miracle

Brantley

06/28/2026

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An afternoon of schoolwork at her grandmother's home in Macon, Georgia, turned tragic for 8-year-old Miracle Brantley, a young girl who died after being shot. The incident occurred on a Friday, when Miracle and her three siblings were at their grandmother's residence.

According to reports, a gun was brought into the house without the grandmother's knowledge. The children discovered the firearm and were playing with it when it discharged, striking Miracle in the head. Her brother initially ...
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  • ajc: UPDATE: 8-year-old fatally shot herself while playing with gun
  • WGXA: BSCO report reveals new details on Miracle Brantley shooting
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    I just can't shake the sadness from reading about Miracle's tragic passing. As a parent, it truly se... ...Read More
    07/16/2024
    I've been thinking so much about the role of gun safety and education after hearing about Miracle Ma... ...Read More
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    Has anyone been following the updates on the Miracle Brantley case? I can't stop thinking about how ... ...Read More
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