King Pleasant

Death by Force

King Pleasant, a 6-year-old African American boy from Canton, Ohio, tragically died on September 14, 2020, after being shot by an 11-year-old neighbor. The incident occurred in the 500 block of 19th Street NW, where King had recently moved with his family. The younger boy was playing with a stolen gun that accidentally discharged, fatally injuring King. The 11-year-old was charged with reckless homicide and faced court proceedings, but the charges were later dismissed due to concerns about his m ...Read More

https://www.whbc.com/11-year-old-back-home-after-arraignment-in-shooting-death-of-6-year-old/

cleveland: 11-year-old accused of fatally shooting 6-year-old in Canton, prosecutors describe shooting as an accident

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