Akeem Pugh, age 13

Lost on September 10, 2023 in Sumter, South Carolina.

Photo sources:

• Contributed photo

News sources:

• Sep 13: https://www.wistv.com: “I am deeply sorry,” Grandfather of Sumter 12-year-old charged in connection to teen’s death speaks
• WYFF: 12-year-old charged in death of his 13-year-old friend in South Carolina, police say
• WACH: 13-year-old dead after shooting, two minors face charges
• The Sumter Item: Sumter police investigate killing of 13-year-old - The Sumter Item
• Sep 11: https://www.wistv.com: Teens charged in connection with Sumter shooting that left 13-year-old dead
• https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article279205464.html
• wltx.com: 12-year-old charged in connection with shooting death of Sumter 13-year-old
• WACH: 13-year-old dead after shooting, two minors face charges
• Gun Violence Archive

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• Sumter, SC - October 7, 2024
• Sumter, SC - September 15, 2024
• Sumter, SC - August 23, 2024
• Sumter, SC - August 23, 2024
• Sumter, SC - August 18, 2024