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William Anderson Jr

Case from Gary, IN dated Dec 02, 2023

Victim Details

William Anderson Jr

Male

Black / African American

Gary

IN

2023-12-02

13

William

Anderson Jr

06/16/2026

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On December 2, 2023, the community of Gary, Indiana, was shaken by the violent death of William Anderson Jr., a 13-year-old African American male who was fatally shot. The tragic incident occurred within the city limits, cutting short the life of a young teenager known affectionately by friends and peers as "3 lil scoom" or "11 lil scoom." William was a student at Aspire Charter Academy, where his sudden loss left a profound void among his classmates and teachers.

Following the shooting, ...
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  • nwitimes.com: Lake Co. coroner releases name of 13-year-old killed in Gary
  • William Anderson Jr, age 13 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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