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Arial Renea Charles

Case from Mesquite, TX dated Apr 24, 2021

Victim Details

Arial Renea Charles

Female

Black / African American

Mesquite

TX

2021-04-24

15

Arial

Renea Charles

07/18/2026

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Arial Renea Charles, a 15-year-old African American girl from Mesquite, Texas, tragically passed away on April 24, 2021. Arial, affectionately known as "Arial Pooh" by her family and "Ari" by her friends, was a vibrant student at Lancaster High School who enjoyed science and running track. She had aspirations of graduating high school and pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice at Louisiana State University.

Arial's life was cut short in a tragic incident at an apartment complex on Driftwoo ...
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  • Dallas News: 15-year-old girl fatally shot in Mesquite, police say
  • 3 Juveniles Charged With Murder Of 15-Year-Old Girl In Mesquite
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    Has anyone else been thinking about the impact on Arial's school community? My heart goes out to her... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the candlelight vigil held for Arial on Driftwood Drive. It was such ... ...Read More
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    I've been following Arial's case, and my heart truly goes out to her family and f... ...Read More
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