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Ayden Amere Russo

Death by Force
Case Description
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On March 24, 2025, 16-year-old Ayden Amere Russo, an African American male, was found fatally shot in the backyard of a residence on Louise Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee. Responding to a call around 12:15 a.m., Knoxville Police Department officers discovered Ayden with a gunshot wound to the chest. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Multiple shell casings were recovered from the area, indicating a violent encounter.

Ayden was a student at Richard ...Read More
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  • wbir.com: Sister remembers Ayden Russo, teen found fatally shot in backyard of a home
  • Knoxville News Sentinel: Coach remembers Knoxville teen with a 'million-dollar smile' who died in shooting
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    Victim Details

    Ayden Amere Russo

    Male

    Black / African American

    Knoxville

    TN

    2025-03-24

    16

    Ayden

    Amere Russo

    11/13/2025

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