Bella Claire Callaway

Murdered
Case Description
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On May 17, 2021, in Maylene, Alabama, six-year-old Bella Claire Callaway tragically lost her life due to an accidental shooting. Her three-year-old sibling discovered an unsecured firearm in their home and inadvertently discharged it, resulting in Bella's fatal injury. Emergency responders transported her to a nearby hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival.

The firearm involved was a personal weapon belonging to a Helena police officer residing in the home. Aut ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Bella Claire Callaway

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Maylene

    AL

    2021-05-17

    6

    Bella

    Claire Callaway

    Accidental

    11/22/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone heard of any recent updates on the case? Just curious to see if there have been any new d... ...Read More
    12/09/2024
    It's concerning to see the lack of media coverage for the case of Bella. This young girl went missin... ...Read More
    02/21/2023
    Has anyone heard if there is going to be a memorial for Bella? I think it would be nice to gather to... ...Read More
    02/05/2023
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