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Kentrell Royal

Case from Baton-rouge, LA dated Dec 26, 2024

Victim Details

Kentrell Royal

Male

Black / African American

Baton-rouge

LA

2024-12-26

15

Kentrell

Royal

06/25/2026

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In a tragic incident on December 26, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 15-year-old Kentrell Royal lost his life. The male teenager was at an apartment on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard when the fatal event occurred.

According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, Kentrell was with a 15-year-old friend inside an apartment. While one of the teenagers was handling a firearm, it discharged accidentally. At the time, Kentrell was engrossed in playing a video game. The single gunshot struck ...
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  • https://www.brproud.com/news/local-news/baton-rouge/father-of-teen-killed-in-accidental-shooting-brings-awareness-to-gun-safety/
  • The Advocate: Baton Rouge teen killed in shooting off Sherwood Forest, Sheriff's Office investigating
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    I just can't wrap my head around the loss of young Kentrell Royal. It's troubling t... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the rise in homicides in Baton Rouge this year, par... ...Read More
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