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Ashton Nicholas Moon

Case from Scottdale, GA dated Nov 25, 2024

Victim Details

Name

Ashton Nicholas Moon

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Scottdale

State

GA

Date Of Death

2024-11-25

Age At Death

16

First Name

Ashton

Last Name

Nicholas Moon

Last Updated

07/04/2026

Case Description

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In the waning hours of a Monday evening in Scottdale, Georgia, a life full of promise was tragically cut short. On November 25, 2024, just days before he would have celebrated his 17th birthday, 16-year-old Ashton Nicholas Moon was fatally shot. The Black/African American teenager was a beloved figure, remembered by his grandmother as a 'good young man' with a 'heart of gold.'

The incident unfolded around 6:17 p.m. at the Oak Forest Apartments on Hatton Drive. DeKalb County police respond ...

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WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta: ‘Heart of gold:’ 16-year-old DeKalb County boy killed days before his birthday

WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta: Teen shot and killed in DeKalb County, police said the victim knew the shooter

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Forum Posts (2)

I've been thinking about the impact this must be having on Ashton's family and friends, especially c... ...Read More
12/08/2024

I can't get over the sheer tragedy of Ashton Moon's story. It’s so devastating to think about what... ...Read More
12/01/2024

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