Luther Akpik Murdered in Barrow, Alaska age 13

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On February 4, 2014, in Utqiagvik, Alaska, formerly known as Barrow, 13-year-old Luther James Leavitt-Akpik tragically lost his life due to an accidental shooting. The incident occurred in the northernmost city of the United States, a community deeply rooted in Inupiat culture. Luther was laid to rest in Barrow Cemetery, where his memory is honored by family and friends.

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name

Luther Akpik

gender

Male

race

Alaskan Native

city

Barrow

state

AK

Date of Death

2014-02-04

Age at Death

13

First Name

Luther

Last Name

Akpik

solved

Self-Inflicted

Last Updated

11/20/2024

Luther Akpik
Murdered

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