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Antonio Frierson Jr

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Feb 14, 2017

Victim Details

Antonio Frierson Jr

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2017-02-14

16

Antonio

Frierson Jr

07/20/2026

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In the winter of 2017, the life of 16-year-old Antonio Frierson Jr. was tragically cut short in an apartment complex on the west side of Indianapolis. On the evening of Tuesday, February 14, 2017, Antonio was with his 17-year-old friend, Micah Sanders. Sanders was reportedly playing with a revolver, pointing it at his friend, when the weapon discharged. The single shot struck Antonio in the head, inflicting a fatal wound. He was a student at Ben Davis High School.

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  • Fox 59: Family of teen killed in suspected accidental shooting questions cause of death
  • Antonio Frierson Jr, age 16 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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