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Elijah Buck Ball IV

Case from Ruther-glen, VA dated Mar 21, 2015

Victim Details

Name

Elijah Buck Ball IV

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Ruther-glen

State

VA

Date Of Death

2015-03-21

Age At Death

15

First Name

Elijah

Last Name

Buck Ball IV

Last Updated

07/12/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet community of Rutherglen, Virginia, the life of a young man, Elijah Buck Ball IV, was tragically cut short. The 16-year-old male was shot and killed on Saturday, March 21, 2015, near the Caroline County YMCA. The incident, which stemmed from an altercation, sent ripples of shock and grief through the close-knit town.

That evening, an argument between teenagers escalated into a fatal encounter. Ahmad Goodall, who was 15 years old at the time, was identified as the alleged shoot ...

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Murder trial set for teen in Caroline YMCA shooting

Fredericksburg.com: Teen slaying suspect appears in Caroline court; victim identified

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