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Akira Marie Waters

Death by Force
Case Description
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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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    Victim Details

    Akira Marie Waters

    Female

    New-kensington

    PA

    2016-11-07

    16

    Akira

    Marie Waters

    11/15/2025

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    09/07/2023
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