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Daylon DaeDae Burnett

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet hallways of Watson Chapel Junior High School, a burst of violence shattered the morning calm on March 1, 2021, leaving a young life hanging in the balance. Daylon 'DaeDae' Burnett, a 15-year-old Black male student, was found in a hallway near the library, suffering from a gunshot wound. School nurses rushed to his side, applying pressure to his head as he struggled for breath, his pulse faint. Near him on the floor lay two. 380 shell casings, stark evidence of the tragic event that ...Read More
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  • thv11.com: Coroner confirms victim of Watson Chapel school shooting has died
  • KNWA FOX24: Mother confirms son shot at Watson Chapel Junior High dies from injuries
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    Victim Details

    Daylon DaeDae Burnett

    Male

    Black / African American

    Pine Bluff

    AR

    2021-03-01

    15

    Daylon

    DaeDae Burnett

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Wow, this case is just devastating on another level. I’ve been following it since that terrible da... ...Read More
    08/15/2024
    I’ve been thinking about the impact that Daylon "DaeDae" Burnett’s tragic death has had on his f... ...Read More
    05/02/2024
    I'm still trying to wrap my head around the tragedy at Watson Chapel Junior High, and my heart goes ... ...Read More
    01/09/2024
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