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Aryion AJ Clendenning

Death by Force
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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 ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Aryion AJ Clendenning

    Male

    Black / African American

    Durham

    NC

    2025-01-11

    15

    Aryion

    AJ Clendenning

    11/15/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    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
    Has anyone here been following AJ's case closely? I've been thinking a lot about the suspect's backg... ...Read More
    01/18/2025
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