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Carter Jimenez

Case from Charlotte, NC dated Feb 21, 2024

Victim Details

Carter Jimenez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Charlotte

NC

2024-02-21

3

Carter

Jimenez

Self-Inflicted

06/29/2026

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On February 21, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina, 3-year-old Carter Jeijhan Kenneth Griffin Jimenez tragically lost his life due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. at a residence on Eastway Drive, where Carter discovered an unsecured firearm and accidentally shot himself in the head. Emergency services were promptly called, and Carter was transported to a hospital. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.

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  • https://www.charlottealertsnews.com/news/child-age-3-was-killed-after-being-shot-in-head-in-middle-of-custody-dispute
  • WSOC TV: 3-year-old boy dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound, CMPD says
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    I can't wrap my head around the sheer tragedy of little Carter's passing. I mean, he was just starti... ...Read More
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    I came across this case about little Carter Jimenez, and it just breaks my heart. I can't begin to i... ...Read More
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