Lizaiah Burdette

Death by Force

Lizaiah LaMeir Burdette, a 14-year-old African American male from Dayton, Ohio, was tragically shot and killed on April 29, 2025. His death is part of a troubling pattern of violence affecting young people in the area. Lizaiah, described by his family as a kind and caring individual, was an eighth-grader at Edwin Joel Brown Middle School. His sister, Justice Burdette, shared that he had a vibrant personality and was deeply loved by those around him. His passing has left his family and community ...Read More

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