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Gerald Peavy

Death by Force
Case Description
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Gerald Peavy, a 48-year-old man from Houston, Texas, tragically died on January 26, 2021, due to an accidental shooting at his home in northwest Harris County. The incident occurred when a house guest, Norez Hargrove, was handling a firearm in the living room. Hargrove, who was 50 years old, assumed the gun was not loaded and pulled the trigger, causing the firearm to discharge. The bullet traveled through the wall, through a television, and struck Peavy while he was lying in bed with his wife. ...Read More
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  • ABC13 Houston: 48-year-old father shot and killed by stray bullet at NW Harris Co. home
  • Houston Chronicle: Harris County homeowner slain in bed in apparent accidental shooting
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    Victim Details

    Gerald Peavy

    Male

    Black / African American

    Houston

    TX

    2021-01-26

    48

    Gerald

    Peavy

    11/15/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can't imagine the pain Gerald Peavy's family must be going through right now. It’s such a sensel... ...Read More
    12/05/2024
    I came across a detail in Gerald Peavy's case that I can't stop thinking about. Apparently, the bull... ...Read More
    07/07/2024
    Has anyone else been following the details about the firearm Norez Hargrove was handling when the tr... ...Read More
    06/07/2024
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