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Davia Garth

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Oct 30, 2014

Victim Details

Davia A Garth

Female

Black / African American

Cleveland

OH

2014-10-30

12

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Davia Garth

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Davia A. Garth, a 12-year-old African American girl from Cleveland, OH, tragically lost her life on October 30, 2014. The incident occurred during a domestic dispute at her family home on Cleveland's east side. Davia's stepfather, Rufus Gray, allegedly shot and killed her while also wounding her mother, Sonya Gray-Garth. The dispute began when Gray broke into the home, leading to the fatal shooting.

Following the incident, Rufus Gray was arrested and charged with aggravated murder, attemp ...
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  • newsnet5: Police: 12-year-old Davia Garth shot and killed in Cleveland
  • fox8.com: Police: 12-year-old girl killed during domestic dispute in Cleveland
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