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Braxton Dykstra

Case from Newaygo, MI dated Apr 01, 2024

Victim Details

Braxton Dykstra

Male

White / Caucasian

Newaygo

MI

2024-04-01

5

Braxton

Dykstra

07/05/2026

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In the small community of Newaygo, Michigan, a day of family togetherness turned into a scene of unimaginable tragedy. On April 1, 2024, five-year-old Braxton Dykstra, a young male, lost his life in a devastating incident that would ripple through his family and the local community, highlighting the critical importance of firearm safety. Braxton was at his grandparents' home in Garfield Township when the fatal event unfolded. He and his six-year-old cousin discovered a loaded shotgun in their gr ...
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  • WZZM13.com: Father of young boy shot, killed by young relative cautions gun owners with children
  • WZZM13.com: Child was holding gun that shot, killed 5-year-old boy in Newaygo County
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