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Jayden Burgie

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a tragic spring afternoon, the life of a promising young man was cut short in Little Rock, Arkansas. Seventeen-year-old Jayden Burgie, a male with a passion for music, was fatally shot on April 8, 2016, outside his residence at the Briarwood apartment complex. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The investigation into the death of the aspiring rap artist revealed a heartbreaking motive. Detectives ...Read More
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  • FOX16: Teen Dead in Shooting at Little Rock Apartment Complex
  • KATV: Teen identified as victim of fatal shooting at local apartments
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    Victim Details

    Jayden Burgie

    Male

    Black / African American

    Little Rock

    AR

    2016-04-08

    17

    Jayden

    Burgie

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It's been over a year since the devastating loss of young Jayden Burgie, and sometimes I wonder abou... ...Read More
    09/04/2024
    I continue to think about Jayden's friends and family, especially now that we're years out, and it's... ...Read More
    08/09/2024
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