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Aurora McCarter

Death by Force
Case Description
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Aurora McCarter, a 17-year-old girl from Cincinnati, OH, tragically lost her life on August 14, 2020. She was fatally shot in East Price Hill during what was supposed to be a routine gun sale. Aurora was known for her bright and kind nature, often described as a "ray of sunshine" by those who knew her. She was a junior at Purcell Marian High School and had been part of the Cincinnati Police Department's Summer Cadet Program, where she gained admiration for her dedication and positive attitude....Read More
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  • WKRC: Remembering Aurora: Community mourns after local school loses another student to violence
  • WLWT: Have questions about the DNC and RNC? We’ve got answers
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    Victim Details

    Aurora McCarter

    Female

    Black / African American

    Cincinnati

    OH

    2020-08-14

    17

    Aurora

    McCarter

    11/18/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hi everyone,
    I'm just feeling so gutted about Aurora's case and wanted to talk about the lawsui... ...Read More
    11/06/2023
    I can't stop thinking about how small actions can escalate into such tragic outcomes. Aurora McCarte... ...Read More
    09/22/2023
    I came across Aurora's case recently, and it's been weighing on my mind ever since. I was really str... ...Read More
    02/06/2023
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