Ryan Mayhew

Murdered
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On September 17, 2016, 17-year-old Ryan Mayhew, a senior at Thunder Mountain High School in Juneau, Alaska, tragically lost his life in an accidental shooting. That morning, Ryan and three companions—aged 26, 22, and 16—were preparing for a duck hunting trip. As Ryan stood outside a truck, he attempted to retrieve his shotgun from the backseat by pulling it toward him by the barrel. The firearm discharged, striking him in the torso. Despite immediate first aid efforts by his companions and p ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Ryan Mayhew

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Juneau

    AK

    2016-09-17

    17

    Ryan

    Mayhew

    Yes

    11/20/2024

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