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Jaylean Richardson

Case from Fayetteville, NC dated Apr 25, 2014

Victim Details

Jaylean Richardson

Male

Black / African American

Fayetteville

NC

2014-04-25

7

Jaylean

Richardson

06/20/2026

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Jaylean Richardson, a 7-year-old boy from Fayetteville, North Carolina, tragically died on April 25, 2014, due to an accidental shooting at his grandparent's home. The incident occurred at the Colony Place Apartments in Fayetteville around 4:15 p.m. Jaylean was in a back room of the apartment when a rifle went off. It remains unclear whether Jaylean was playing with the weapon or if he dropped it, causing it to fire. He was rushed to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where he was later pronounced ...
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  • http://www.wncn.com/story/25345126/7-year-old-boy-shot-in-fayetteville-home
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