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Nariah Champion

Case from Houston, TX dated Apr 23, 2022

Victim Details

Nariah Champion

Female

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2022-04-23

18

Nariah

Champion

07/05/2026

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Nariah Champion, an 18-year-old woman from Houston, Texas, tragically lost her life on April 23, 2022. She was fatally shot in the abdomen at an apartment complex in South Harris County. The incident occurred when Zakorion Batiste, a 17-year-old, was allegedly playing with a loaded handgun, which accidentally discharged and struck Nariah. The bullet caused severe injuries, and despite being rushed to a local hospital, Nariah was pronounced dead upon arrival.

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  • ABC13 Houston: Judge sets $50K bond for teen accused of playing with gun before shooting woman in south Harris Co.
  • KPRC: Bond set at $50K for teen boy accused in death of 18-year-old girl while playing with loaded handgun in SE Harris County, HCSO says
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