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Royal Gordon

Case from Houston, TX dated Apr 09, 2021

Victim Details

Name

Royal Gordon

Gender

Male

City

Houston

State

Date Of Death

2021-04-09

First Name

Royal

Last Name

Gordon

Last Updated

07/28/2026

Case Description

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Royal Gordon, an 8-month-old infant, tragically died on April 9, 2021, in Houston, Texas. The cause of death was a gunshot wound to the abdomen, which was reportedly inflicted accidentally by his 3-year-old brother inside their family's apartment. The incident occurred at the Waterford Grove apartment complex in the 3100 block of Crestdale Drive near Kempwood.

At the time of the shooting, there were four adults present in the apartment, but none of them immediately called 911. Instead, t ...

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khou.com: HPD: 8-month-old baby most likely shot by toddler at west Houston apartment

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Royal Gordon

Case from Houston, TX dated Apr 09, 2021

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