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Frederick Austin

Case from Detroit, MI dated Jun 07, 2016

Victim Details

Frederick Austin

Male

Black / African American

Detroit

MI

2016-06-07

14

Frederick

Austin

06/23/2026

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In the summer of 2016, a tragic incident unfolded on the east side of Detroit, resulting in the death of 14-year-old Frederick Austin. On a Tuesday evening, June 7th, Frederick was with a group of friends, including a 13-year-old boy, in a shed situated behind a vacant house on Radnor Street. The gathering took a fatal turn when a handgun, which had been in Frederick's possession, was picked up by his 13-year-old friend. The gun discharged, and the single shot struck and killed Frederick.
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  • Detroit News: Boy, 13, charged in fatal shooting of teen
  • Boy, 13, charged in fatal shooting of teen - The Detroit News
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