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Cameron Dillard

Case from Clinton, MI dated Jun 20, 2017

Victim Details

Cameron Dillard

Female

Black / African American

Clinton

MI

2017-06-20

3

Cameron

Dillard

06/30/2026

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In the summer of 2017, a tragic incident unfolded in Clinton Township, Michigan, leading to the death of three-year-old Cameron Dillard. On June 20th, the young boy was with his mother at the Newport Arms Apartment Complex when he came across a handgun lying in the grass. In a devastating turn of events, Cameron picked up the weapon and accidentally shot himself in the chest. His mother rushed him to a nearby hospital, but the injury proved fatal.

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  • Detroit Free Press: Mt. Clemens man facing second-degree murder in shooting death of 3-year-old boy
  • Police: 3-Year-Old Boy Finds Gun, Fatally Shoots Himself In Clinton Township
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    I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Cameron Dillard, and I extend my heartfelt sympathies to his fami... ...Read More
    09/27/2024
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    I've been thinking about the community aspect around this tragedy, especially since... ...Read More
    09/10/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the sheer negligence that led to Cameron's death. It’s absolutely deva... ...Read More
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