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Bryce Birlew

Case from Saint-louis, MO dated Mar 19, 2023

Victim Details

Bryce Birlew

Male

Saint-louis

MO

2023-03-19

16

Bryce

Birlew

07/09/2026

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In the early hours of March 19, 2023, a young life was tragically cut short in a residence in Saint Louis, Missouri. Bryce Birlew, a 16-year-old male, died from what was determined to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The incident unfolded at approximately 2:45 a.m. in a home located in the 7800 block of Decatur Drive.

According to reports, the tragic event occurred while a 23-year-old man was showing off a firearm to Bryce and another juvenile who was present. In the course ...
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  • https://www.kmov.com: Charges refused after 16-year-old fatally shot himself in St. Louis home: Police
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