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Cayden Williams

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Jun 06, 2022

Victim Details

Cayden Williams

Male

Black / African American

Cleveland

OH

2022-06-06

10

Cayden

Williams

07/08/2026

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On June 6, 2022, Cayden Williams, a 10-year-old boy from Cleveland, OH, tragically died after being accidentally shot by his aunt. The incident occurred at their family home on East 77th Street near Donald Avenue. According to Cayden's uncle, the child was in an upstairs bedroom when his aunt, who was downstairs, accidentally fired a gun through the living room ceiling. The bullet traveled up through the floor and struck Cayden in the head. Despite being rushed to UH Rainbow Babies and Children� ...
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  • https://www.cleveland19.com: Bodycam video shows interaction between Cleveland police and woman charged in accidental death of 10-year-old
  • https://www.cleveland19.com: Cleveland woman indicted for reckless homicide after 10-year-old fatally shot
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