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Akira Marie Waters

Case from New-kensington, PA dated Nov 07, 2016

Victim Details

Akira Marie Waters

Female

New-kensington

PA

2016-11-07

16

Akira

Marie Waters

06/24/2026

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On November 7, 2016, Akira Marie Waters, a 16-year-old girl from Avonmore, Pennsylvania, tragically lost her life after being shot in a home in Arnold, New Kensington, PA. Akira was visiting her 19-year-old boyfriend, Brandon Jackson, at his home when the incident occurred. According to her father, Aaron Waters, Akira was accidentally shot by the boyfriend of her best friend while they were playing with a gun. The weapon used was a small black semi-automatic handgun.

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  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Bail denied to friend accused in teen girl's shooting death in Westmoreland County
  • TribLIVE.com: Arnold teen charged in shooting death of Avonmore girl
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