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Cayden Casanova

Death by Force
Case Description
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On January 18, 2025, 17-year-old male Cayden Morgan Casanova was fatally shot in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred at an apartment complex on Hollow Creek Circle in the University City area. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after 4:00 p.m., where they found Casanova suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite efforts to provide medical assistance, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following an extensive investigation, authorities identified two juvenile susp ...Read More
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  • wcnc.com: Police ID teen found dead from shooting in University City area
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    Victim Details

    Cayden Morgan Casanova

    Male

    Black / African American

    Charlotte

    NC

    2025-01-18

    17

    Cayden

    Casanova

    11/13/2025

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