Lathan Javelle Sweatt

Murdered
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On July 30, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee, 10-year-old Lathan Javelle Sweatt tragically lost his life in an accidental shooting. According to reports, Lathan and his two brothers—a 14-year-old stepbrother and a 12-year-old brother—were upstairs in their home near Percy Priest Lake, intending to play a computer game while their parents were out running an errand. During this time, the 14-year-old stepbrother found a nine-millimeter semi-automatic pistol stored at the top of an upstairs closet ...Read More
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  • NewsBreak Original: 10-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot at Home During Play: Investigation Underway | Tennessee Updates | NewsBreak Original

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    Victim Details

    Lathan Javelle Sweatt

    Male

    Black / African American

    Nashville

    TN

    2023-07-30

    10

    Lathan

    Javelle Sweatt

    12/26/2024

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    I've been following the recent tragedy involving young Lathan Sweatt, and my heart truly goes out to... ...Read More
    08/19/2024
    My heart goes out to the Sweatt family during this incredibly difficult time. I can't even begin to ... ...Read More
    08/16/2024
    Has anyone else been struggling to wrap their head around how something like this could happen? My h... ...Read More
    03/22/2024
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