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Kayla Mendenhall

Case from Leeds, AL dated Apr 30, 2017

Victim Details

Kayla Mendenhall

Female

Black / African American

Leeds

AL

2017-04-30

12

Kayla

Mendenhall

07/01/2026

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In the spring of 2017, the community of Leeds, Alabama, was shaken by the tragic death of 12-year-old Kayla Mendenhall. A sixth-grade student at Leeds Middle School, Kayla was known for her bright smile and positive attitude. She was an active member of her school community, where she played the trombone in the school band. Her teachers and classmates remembered her as a wonderful student who was never in trouble and had a talent for brightening any room she entered.

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  • AL.com: 12-year-old girl shot, killed in apparent accident during family gathering in Leeds
  • Coroner: 12-year-old Leeds student killed in accidental shooting
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    I've been following Kayla Mendenhall’s case, and one thing that keeps coming up in... ...Read More
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