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In a tragic incident on November 2, 2017, 14-year-old Giovanni Melton, a Black male, was shot and killed in Henderson, Nevada. The Coronado High School freshman was fatally wounded by his own father, Wendell Melton, in an apartment where the boy lived alone. The events of that day unfolded after Wendell went to the apartment to confront his son about skipping school. An argument ensued, which tragically escalated to the point of Wendell fatally shooting Giovanni in the chest. After the shooting, ...Read More
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Giovanni Melton
Male
Black / African American
Henderson
NV
2017-11-02
14
Giovanni
Melton
11/10/2025
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I came across this case about Giovanni Melton, and it's just been difficult to wrap my head around s... ...Read More
07/12/2023
07/12/2023
Has anyone else been following the Giovanni Melton case? It's incredibly difficult to wrap my head a... ...Read More
04/25/2023
04/25/2023
