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Freland Pridgen

Death by Force
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Freland Pridgen, a 16-year-old high school junior from Detroit, Michigan, tragically lost his life on November 25, 2016. The incident occurred on Detroit's west side, specifically in the 9100 block of Ward Avenue. According to reports, Pridgen was fatally shot by his 48-year-old uncle, James Lee Graham, following an argument. The altercation escalated when Graham allegedly grabbed a shotgun and fired at Pridgen, who was subsequently transported to a local hospital. Despite medical efforts, Pridg ...Read More
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  • MLive.com: Man charged for allegedly shooting, killing 16-year-old nephew
  • WXYZ: Uncle arrested in shooting death of nephew in Detroit
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    Victim Details

    Freland Pridgen

    Male

    Black / African American

    Detroit

    MI

    2016-11-25

    16

    Freland

    Pridgen

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It's been nearly seven years since Freland Pridgen’s untimely passing, and I wanted to discuss an ... ...Read More
    06/07/2024
    I can't believe how often we hear about these family tragedies ending in such devastating ways. I wa... ...Read More
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