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Chase Daniel Swain

Case from Houston, TX dated Apr 21, 2021

Victim Details

Chase Daniel Swain

Male

Houston

TX

2021-04-21

16

Chase

Daniel Swain

08/01/2026

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Chase Daniel Swain, a 16-year-old male from Houston, Texas, tragically passed away on April 21, 2021. The cause of death was an accidental shooting. Chase was with three other teenagers inside an abandoned home when the incident occurred. The group was handling a handgun, which accidentally discharged, hitting Chase in the chest. He was immediately transported to the hospital with critical injuries but was later pronounced dead.

The investigation revealed that the handgun had been obtaine ...
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  • KPRC: Sheriff: Gun used in accidental shooting that killed 16-year-old was stolen
  • khou.com: 17-year-old charged with manslaughter after teen dies in shooting at vacant house, sheriff says
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact that abandoned places can have on tragedies like what ha... ...Read More
    07/25/2024
    Has anyone looked into the background and condition of the abandoned home where Chase was tragically... ...Read More
    06/29/2024
    Has anyone else been thinking about the broader societal implications of this tragedy? It’s deeply... ...Read More
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