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Quainnesha Paul

Death by Force
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Quainnesha Paul, an 18-year-old African American female, tragically lost her life on April 14, 2020, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The incident occurred at her residence on Lake Sherwood Avenue around 12:44 AM. The cause of death was an accidental shooting, which resulted in her untimely demise. The shooter, identified as 22-year-old Keagan Valdry, was a relative of Quainnesha Paul. Valdry was arrested and charged with negligent homicide following the incident.

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    Victim Details

    Quainnesha Paul

    Female

    Black / African American

    Baton-rouge

    LA

    2020-04-14

    18

    Quainnesha

    Paul

    11/13/2025

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    09/10/2023
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