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Aryion AJ Clendenning

Case from Durham, NC dated Jan 11, 2025

Victim Details

Aryion AJ Clendenning

Male

Black / African American

Durham

NC

2025-01-11

15

Aryion

AJ Clendenning

07/20/2026

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On January 11, 2025, 15-year-old African American male Aryion “AJ” Clendenning was fatally shot while playing in the snow outside the Magnolia Pointe Apartments on Danube Lane in Durham, North Carolina. Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. AJ was a sophomore at Riverside High School, known for his love of football, video games, and dancing. His vibrant personality and joyful spirit left a lasting impression on his family, friends, and ...
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about AJ’s case, and what really strikes me is how young both the victi... ...Read More
    05/30/2025
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