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Alyssa Scott

Death by Force
Case Description
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On November 13, 2017, 15-year-old Alyssa Scott from Adger, Alabama, tragically lost her life in a hunting accident. While participating in a youth hunt with an adult family friend, Alyssa descended from a tree stand as they prepared to leave. During this process, the friend's rifle accidentally discharged, striking Alyssa. She was promptly transported to a hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Alyssa was a student at Oak Grove High School, where she was known for her wholeheart ...Read More
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  • Alabama teen fatally shot in hunting accident, police say
  • AL.com: 15-year-old girl fatally shot in 'tragic' hunting accident, authorities say
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    Victim Details

    Alyssa Scott

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Adger

    AL

    2017-11-13

    15

    Alyssa

    Scott

    Accidental

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Hello everyone. I've been reading through the posts about Alyssa Scott, and I cannot stop thinking a... ...Read More
    08/27/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the safety aspects of hunts, especially after reading about what happ... ...Read More
    04/11/2024
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