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Denii Compton

Case from Memphis, TN dated Apr 21, 2014

Victim Details

Denii Compton

Female

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2014-04-21

10

Denii

Compton

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In a heart-wrenching incident in Memphis, Tennessee, 10-year-old Denii Compton lost her life on April 21, 2014. The young girl was fatally shot in the face while at her home in the Whitehaven neighborhood. The person responsible for her death was her 13-year-old brother, Drama Compton. At the time of the shooting, the siblings were home alone.

Following the tragic event, Drama Compton was taken into custody and became one of the youngest individuals to face a murder charge in Shelby Count ...
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  • WREG.com: Teen sentenced for killing his little sister
  • Opposing Views: 13-Year-Old Boy Charged With Murder For Shooting Sister On a 'Dare'; 2nd Time For Family
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