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Karmelo Johnson

Case from Flint, MI dated Jan 20, 2016

Victim Details

Karmelo Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Flint

MI

2016-01-20

3

Karmelo

Johnson

07/02/2026

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In a tragic turn of events in Flint, Michigan, a young life was cut short. Three-year-old Karmelo Johnson, a male, passed away on January 20, 2016. The cause of his untimely death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Details surrounding the incident indicate that young Karmelo discovered a loaded firearm within the residence and accidentally discharged it, leading to the fatal injury. According to police reports, the adults present in the home at the time were unaware of the weapon's prese ...
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  • MLive.com: Adults unaware gun was in home where 3-year-old shot himself, police say
  • Police: 3-Year-Old Boy Finds Gun, Accidentally Kills Self In Flint
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the emotional impact this tragedy must have had on Karmelo's family... ...Read More
    05/09/2024
    I just came across the tragic case of little Karmelo Johnson, and my heart goes out to his family du... ...Read More
    03/20/2024
    Has anyone else been following the investigation into little Karmelo Johnson's tragic accident? I ca... ...Read More
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