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Jeremiah Nelson

Death by Force
Case Description
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On December 23, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., 12-year-old Jeremiah D. Nelson was found with a gunshot wound at the James Park Apartments located at 1050 3rd Avenue North in St. Petersburg, Florida. Despite immediate medical attention and transport to All Children's Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries that evening.

The St. Petersburg Police Department has classified the incident as an accidental shooting. Investigators are working to determine how Jeremiah obtained access to the ...Read More
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  • The Mirror US: Florida boy, 12, shoots himself dead after accidentally dropping loaded gun
  • FOX 13 Tampa Bay: 12-year-old boy dies after accidental shooting, St. Pete police say
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    Victim Details

    Jeremiah Nelson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Saint-petersburg

    FL

    2024-12-23

    12

    Jeremiah

    Nelson

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone have more details about the firearm in Jeremiah's case? I read that the tragic shooting ... ...Read More
    12/29/2024
    It’s unimaginable to think about what Jeremiah’s family and the whole community are going throug... ...Read More
    12/26/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the tragic incident involving young Jeremiah D. Nelson. It's truly awful... ...Read More
    12/23/2024
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