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Maaliyah Williamson

Case from Memphis, TN dated May 14, 2023

Victim Details

Maaliyah Williamson

Female

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2023-05-14

9

Maaliyah

Williamson

07/08/2026

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In Memphis, Tennessee, on a day meant for celebrating mothers, a heartbreaking tragedy unfolded, forever changing the lives of the Williamson family. Nine-year-old Maaliyah Williamson, a young girl full of life and energy, died on May 14, 2023. She was a happy child who loved cheerleading and was known for her perfect attendance at Ford Elementary School.

On that fateful Mother's Day afternoon, Maaliyah and her seven-year-old brother were playing inside a car belonging to a family friend, ...
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  • Newsweek: Boy, 7, "traumatized" after accidentally shooting 9-year-old sister dead
  • FOX13 Memphis: Child dead after shooting near Walker Homes neighborhood, police say
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    I just can't stop thinking about the lasting impact this incident must have had on Maaliyah’s brot... ...Read More
    10/29/2024
    I still can't wrap my head around how this could happen. My heart goes out to Maaliyah's family for ... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the tragic story of Maaliyah Williamson. It's just so incredibly difficu... ...Read More
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