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Tyrin Caldwell

Case from Washington, DC dated Sep 30, 2014

Victim Details

Tyrin Caldwell

Male

Black / African American

Washington

DC

2014-09-30

13

Tyrin

Caldwell

07/17/2026

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In the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Brentwood, a tragic incident unfolded on a Tuesday night, forever altering the lives of two families. Tyrin Caldwell, a 13-year-old boy, was at his best friend's apartment on Downing Street on September 30, 2014. The two boys, who were described as inseparable and shared a love for video games, were handling a loaded handgun inside the third-story apartment.

The playful moment turned devastating when the gun discharged, a single bullet striking ...
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    Community, I've been following the tragic story of Tyrin Caldwell, and I cannot stop thinking about ... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about how important it is to talk to kids about gun safety. It's devastating t... ...Read More
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