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James Tyler Wisdom

Death by Force
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James Tyler Wisdom, a 19-year-old male from Columbia, TN, tragically passed away on December 15, 2013, due to a single gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred inside his townhome at 2228 Union Place Court, where he lived with his roommate. According to police reports, Wisdom's roommate was showing a .45-caliber Sauer pistol to another person upstairs when the gun accidentally discharged. The bullet passed through the floor and struck Wisdom, who was standing in the kitchen area below....Read More
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  • nydailynews.com: Tennessee teen fatally shot after friend’s gun allegedly discharges through floor
  • Teen dies in accidental shooting - The Daily Herald
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    Victim Details

    James Tyler Wisdom

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Columbia

    TN

    2013-12-15

    19

    James

    Tyler Wisdom

    11/12/2025

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    11/20/2023
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