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Case Description
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In a tragic incident in the Burnt Chimney area of Franklin County, a 7-year-old boy, Shane Nichols, lost his life. The young male was at his neighbor's house when the fatal event unfolded. The neighbor, Jeffrey Ireson, was babysitting Shane and his 12-year-old brother at the time.

During the time they were under Ireson's care, the two boys discovered a. 45 caliber handgun. The firearm discharged, and the single shot resulted in the death of young Shane. The circumstances of the shooting p ...Read More
Victim Details

Shane Nichols

Male

White / Caucasian

Wirtz

VA

2014-04-21

7

Shane

Nichols

01/07/2026