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Onjeray ‘OJ’ Devereaux

Case from Seattle, WA dated Aug 14, 2018

Victim Details

Onjeray ‘OJ’ Devereaux

Male

Black / African American

Seattle

WA

2018-08-14

14

Onjeray

‘OJ’ Devereaux

06/28/2026

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In a detached garage in the Seattle suburb of Burien, the life of 14-year-old Onjeray ‘OJ’ Devereaux, a male, came to a sudden and tragic end on August 14, 2018. Known as a kind-hearted and talented athlete, particularly on the youth football field where he stood out wearing the number 1 jersey, OJ was reconnecting with a childhood friend ahead of their freshman year of high school. The reunion, however, took a devastating turn.

Inside the garage, OJ and his 16-year-old friend, Jonath ...
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  • The Seattle Times: Boy, 14, dies after being shot by friend as they played with gun in Burien home
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    Has anyone else been following the investigation into how the gun ended up at that garage in Burien ... ...Read More
    11/03/2024
    I came across Onjeray's case, and I can't stop thinking about the immense pain his loved ones must b... ...Read More
    07/06/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about where the gun came from in Onjeray's case. It's deeply troubling to r... ...Read More
    01/02/2023
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