Nyssa Irene Davis, age 9

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Lost on January 20, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Jan 22: EXCLUSIVE: Mother Of Nyssa Davis, 9-Year-Old Girl Shot, Killed By 5-Year-Old Cousin, Speaks Out
Nyssa Irene Davis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
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6abc Philadelphia: 12-year-old boy facing charges in sister's accidental shooting death: Sources
Jan 22: Community Holds Vigil, Balloon Release For 9-Year-Old Nyssa Davis Who Was Shot In Head, Killed By 5-Year-Old In North Philly
NBC10 Philadelphia: Father of Girl, 9, Who Died in Accidental Shooting Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter
Jan 20: 9-Year-Old Girl Dies After Shot In Head By 5-Year-Old Inside North Philadelphia Home, Police Say
https://www.inquirer.com: A 9-year-old girl has died after being shot in the head in North Philly, police say
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