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Samuel Tatum, a 13-year-old African American boy from Columbus, Georgia, tragically lost his life on January 17, 2020. The circumstances surrounding his death were both shocking and heartbreaking. Authorities reported that Samuel was fatally shot in the head, and the incident was initially suspected to be a result of a dangerous game known as 'Russian roulette.' This game involves participants taking turns pointing a gun with a single bullet at their own heads and pulling the trigger, a reckless ...Read More
Victim Details

Samuel Tatum

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

GA

2020-01-17

13

Samuel

Tatum

11/17/2025