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Reynold Bonner III

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Dec 23, 2017

Victim Details

Reynold Bonner III

Male

Black / African American

Birmingham

AL

2017-12-23

14

Reynold

Bonner III

07/08/2026

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In the winter of 2017, the life of 14-year-old Reynold 'Ray Ray' Bonner III was tragically cut short in Birmingham, Alabama. On the evening of December 23rd, Bonner was fatally shot in the chest during an attempted robbery at Lamb's Mini-Mart on the west side of the city. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at Birmingham's children's hospital.

The circumstances surrounding Bonner's death led to a unique and complex legal situation. He and a friend, 16-year-old Jordan Johns ...
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  • AL.com: 14-year-old shot in chest, killed in Birmingham
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