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Jayla Riggs

Case from Houston, TX dated Dec 30, 2017

Victim Details

Name

Jayla Riggs

Gender

Female

Race

Black / African American

City

Houston

State

Date Of Death

2017-12-30

Age At Death

First Name

Jayla

Last Name

Riggs

Last Updated

07/30/2026

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Jayla Riggs, a 15-year-old African American girl from Houston, Texas, tragically lost her life on December 30, 2017. The incident occurred at her home, where she was accidentally shot by a 17-year-old family member while playing a video game in the living room. The family member, who was handling a firearm, claimed he did not know the gun was loaded when it accidentally discharged, resulting in a single gunshot wound to Jayla's head. She was immediately taken to Hill Regional Hospital, where she ...

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Jayla Riggs

Case from Houston, TX dated Dec 30, 2017

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