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Na’Rayia Renee Thomas

Death by Force
Case Description
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Na'Rayia Renee Thomas, a 15-year-old girl from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, tragically lost her life on Monday, January 1, 2024. The incident occurred at a home in the 3900 block of Bluestone Road in Cleveland Heights. Police officers responding to the scene at approximately 9 p.m. found Na'Rayia with a gunshot wound to the head. She was pronounced dead at the scene by firefighters.

The case took a significant turn when a 14-year-old suspect surrendered to the Cleveland Heights police on Tu ...Read More
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  • County Local News: "15-year-old Narayia Thomas Found Murdered in Cleveland Heights Home: Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner Report" - County Local News
  • wkyc.com: 15-year-old girl found dead in Cleveland Heights home; 14-year-old suspect surrenders
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    Victim Details

    Na’Rayia Renee Thomas

    Female

    Black / African American

    Cleveland

    OH

    2024-01-01

    15

    Na’Rayia

    Renee Thomas

    Yes

    11/22/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can't stop thinking about the role of firearms in this tragedy. It's incredibly alarming that such... ...Read More
    07/23/2024
    I've been following the case of Na'Rayia Thomas, and it just hits so hard to think about these young... ...Read More
    05/20/2024
    Has anyone else read about the role of social media in Na'Rayia's case? It's such a sensitive issue ... ...Read More
    01/04/2024
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