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Melvin Samuel Cockroft III

Case from Miami, FL dated Sep 25, 2023

Victim Details

Melvin Samuel Cockroft III

Male

Black / African American

Miami

FL

2023-09-25

10

Melvin

Samuel Cockroft III

Accidental

07/19/2026

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Melvin Samuel Cockroft III, a 10-year-old boy, tragically lost his life on September 25, 2023, in North Miami, Florida. The incident occurred at his home located at 14050 Northwest Fifth Place. According to reports, the shooting was accidental and involved a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The accident happened shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday evening. A 911 dispatcher received a call indicating that a gun had fallen from a closet and discharged, resulting in the 10-year-old being shot acci ...
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  • WPLG: North Miami boy, 10, who fatally shot himself likely did so accidentally, police say
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