Ladarrius Payne, age 13

Lost to gun violence on May 17, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee.

News sources:

• https://wreg.com/news/mothers-heartbreak-13-year-old-son-fatally-shot-by-cousin/
• FOX13 Memphis: 15-year-old charged with reckless homicide after family member shot to death, MPD says
• localmemphis.com: 15-year-old suspect arrested following fatal shooting involving juvenile relative, Memphis Police confirm
• Gun Violence Archive

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