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4 kids from same DC school killed in gun violence in 10 months

Nbcwashington · · 336 words · By Aimee Cho
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“An eighth grader shot and killed in Southeast D.C. Tuesday was the fourth student from the same school killed by gun violence in the past 10 months”
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One TikTok source mentions four students at Digital Pioneers Academy died from gun violence this school year, but this is a single social media source and not corroborated by multiple independent news organizations.
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web search NEUTRAL — Digital Pioneers Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Southeast Washington, D.C., serving students in grades 6 through 12 and emphasizing daily computer science instruction to cultivate.
https://grokipedia.com/page/digital_pioneers_academy
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web search NEUTRAL — Four students at Digital Pioneers Academy in Washington D.C. have died as a result of gun violence THIS SCHOOL YEAR.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/digital-pioneers-academy-hig…
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web search NEUTRAL — Depending on the database used, there were between 8 and 146 incidents of gun violence at schools across the US in 2025.Everytown tracks gun incidents that resulted in a person being killed or wounded…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/28/how-many-school-sho…
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“Digital Pioneers Academy freshman Antoine Manning, 14, was shot and killed in the 2600 block of Birney Place SE about 8:40 p.m. on Halloween.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of forum posts about Ruger Mini-14 rifles and contains no information regarding Antoine Manning.
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 27, 2026 · There seems to be interest in the factory folders for the Mini 14. When I was looking for a pair for mine, they were non-existant. I settled on these- Butler Creek. They are extremely d…
https://www.m14forum.com/threads/ruger-mini-14-folders.55743…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 8, 2024 · Mini 14's were originally known for poor accuracy supposedly due to barrel vibration issues. In more recent times supposedly the barrel design was changed and improved accuracy was the r…
https://www.m14forum.com/threads/mini-14-accuracy.540586/
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 20, 2026 · Ruger Mini 14 30 Rifle Stocks Free Float Bedding System Other general forums that you can post a "wanted" on. Etc. Sometimes you can buy another Mini with a folder on it and just buy a …
https://www.m14forum.com/threads/ruger-mini-14.557329/
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“Then in November, 16-year-old Jakhi Snider was found suffering from a gunshot wound in the 1600 block of Morris Road SE. He later died at a hospital.”
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Multiple independent sources (DC Witness, MPDC, and another news report) confirm that 16-year-old Jakhi Snider was found with a gunshot wound in the 1600 block of Morris Road SE and died at a hospital.
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web search NEUTRAL — 26, on the 1600 block of Morris Road, SE. According to a press release, at about 11:05 am, officers located 16-year-old Jakhi Snider suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at…
https://dcwitness.org/document-16-year-old-killed-in-southea…
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web search NEUTRAL — D.C. police said a 16-year-old boy was found unconscious but breathing in the 1600 block of Morris Road SE at around 11 a.m. Police initially said he was found at nearby 18th and Erie streets.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/person-of-interest-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The decedent has been identified as, 16-year-old Jakhi Snider, of Southeast, DC.
https://mpdc.dc.gov/release/homicide-1600-block-morris-road-…
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“Demarcos Pinckney, 15, and his 17-year-old cousin Kevin Mason were killed in a shooting on Langston Place SE on Father’s Day.”
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Multiple independent sources confirm that 15-year-old Demarcos Pinckney and 17-year-old Kevin Mason (cousins) were killed in a shooting on Langston Place SE on Father's Day.
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web search NEUTRAL — A 15-year-old boy and his 17-year-old cousin were killed in one of a string of shootings in Southeast D.C. on Father’s Day. Demarcos Pinckney, 15, and Kevin Mason, 17, were the victims of a shooting o…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/our-heart-aches-cou…
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web search NEUTRAL — The dead included teen 17-year-old Kevin Mason and 15-year-old Demarcos Pinckney. They were first cousins, shot and killed in front of the building where they lived in the 2700 block of Langston Place…
https://wjla.com/news/local/dc-crime-shootings-violence-homi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Top ad agencies, brands spend millions on Fox News, ignore Black-owned media | Roland Martin Как тебя не «пилить» Киев мой. Куда сбежал Комарницкий? | УП. Расследование Trump’s Growing Threats to Judg…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoRAkcHaDeU
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“Then on Tuesday, 15-year-old Jaylin Osborne was shot and killed on Stanton Road SE.”
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Multiple independent sources (DC News Now, a memorial page, and a death record) confirm that 15-year-old Jaylin Osborne was shot and killed on Stanton Road SE on a Tuesday (June 27, 2023).
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web search NEUTRAL — On a Tuesday evening in Washington, D.C., the life of 15-year-old Jaylin Osborne was tragically cut short. On June 27, 2023, at approximately 10:32 p.m., the young man was shot in the 2600 block of St…
https://crimesolverscentral.com/homicide/44134
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web search NEUTRAL — 66 likes, 6 comments - seemechildren on June 22, 2025: "My name is Jaylin Osborne. I was shot and killed on June 27, 2023 when I was only fifteen years old. Do you see me? I was outside on summer brea…
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLNbatnxxhu/
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web search NEUTRAL — Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jaylin Osborne of Southeast D.C.
https://www.dcnewsnow.com/video/15-year-old-killed-in-southe…
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“The school again brought in grief counselors for students and staff Thursday morning.”
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The evidence provided mentions grief counseling for a different school (Anchovy High School) and general info about Digital Pioneers Academy, but does not confirm the specific action of providing counselors on Thursday morning for this event.
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web search NEUTRAL — Digital Pioneers Academy is participating in The $50 Study, which gives selected seniors $50 each week, aiming to increase attendance and success. This opportunity isn’t just about the extra money.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalpioneersacademy
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web search NEUTRAL — This fall, Digital Pioneers Academy (DPA), a high-performing public charter school serving students from predominantly Wards 7 and 8, will launch The $50 Study in partnership with Rooted School Founda…
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/digital-pioneers-academy-part…
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web search NEUTRAL — Grief counselling support was provided to students and staff of Anchovy High School in St. James today, following the death of a student at the institution on Friday. The deceased child has been ident…
https://iriefm.net/grief-counselling-provided-to-students-an…
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“In January, Digital Pioneers Academy also lost a teacher. Keenan Anderson died hours after being tased during an arrest by the Los Angeles Police Department.”
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Wikipedia and other news sources confirm that Keenan Anderson, a teacher, died in January 2023 after being tased by the LAPD.
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web search NEUTRAL — Keenan Anderson was an African American man who died on January 3, 2023, about four and a half hours after he was restrained and tasered six times by a member of the Los Angeles Police Department.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Keenan_Anderson
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web search NEUTRAL — Here is a timeline of what has been revealed about the Jan. 3 encounter, all times are Pacific. A screengrab of a video released by LAPD on YouTube shows the LAPD interaction with Keenan Anderson, who…
https://abcnews.com/US/death-school-teacher-after-lapd-taser…
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web search NEUTRAL — Keenan Anderson, 31, was a dedicated high school teacher and father. Photograph: Courtesy of Patrisse Cullors.This article is more than 3 years old. ‘He needed help and was killed,’ says Patrisse Cull…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/11/black-lives-…
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