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Zachary Taylor Walton

Case from Cincinnati, OH dated Aug 29, 2018

Victim Details

Zachary Taylor Walton

Male

White / Caucasian

Cincinnati

OH

2018-08-29

14

Zachary

Taylor Walton

07/29/2026

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Zachary Taylor Walton, a 14-year-old boy from Cincinnati, OH, tragically passed away on August 29, 2018. According to reports, Zachary accidentally shot himself while on a FaceTime call with friends. He was holding a gun, unaware that it was loaded, when it accidentally discharged, hitting him in the face. His friends immediately called 911, but despite their quick response, Zachary was pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital.

The incident occurred at Zachary's home in Union Township, where he ...
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    I recently came across Zachary's story, and it just lingered with me. It's such a chilling reminder ... ...Read More
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    I can’t stop thinking about Zachary's friends who were on that FaceTime call with him when the acc... ...Read More
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