Kayden Barnes

Murdered
Case Description
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On April 6, 2024, in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood, 3-year-old Kayden Barnes tragically lost her life after accidentally shooting herself in the right eye with her father's unsecured firearm. The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. at their residence on the 500 block of East Chelten Avenue. Both parents were present at the time. Kayden discovered the loaded gun, which her father had left out after cleaning.

Following the accidental discharge, Kayden was initially transported by ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Kayden Barnes

    Female

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2024-04-06

    3

    Kayden

    Barnes

    12/24/2024

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