Elijah Minor, age 16

Lost to gun violence on October 9, 2026 in Ridgeland, Mississippi.

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  • Nickname:
    3 eli
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  • Personality:
    3 very funny, outgoing, and knows how to light up a room
    4 good hearted kid
    1 The best person every
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  • Schools attended:
    2 ridgeland high school
  • Comments:
    5 rest easy, u will be dearly missed.
    2 I miss you every day-Darell

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