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David Clay

Case from Fresno, CA dated Dec 17, 2022

Victim Details

David Clay

Male

Black / African American

Fresno

CA

2022-12-17

24

David

Clay

07/08/2026

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David Clay, a 24-year-old resident of Fresno, California, tragically lost his life on December 17, 2022, in an incident that has been described as an accidental shooting. According to reports, the incident occurred around midnight near Cornelia and Belmont avenues. David was in the driver's seat of a car when his passenger, Javier McCoy, also 24, accidentally discharged a firearm. McCoy, who was seated in the backseat, was reportedly handling the loaded gun when it went off, with the bullet pass ...
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  • ABC30 Fresno: Clovis man accidentally shot and killed in car by his passenger, deputies say
  • https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/crime/article270170417.html
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    I've been following the case of David Clay's tragic passing, and something that keeps coming to my m... ...Read More
    08/28/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the role that gun safety plays in such tragic situations like what ha... ...Read More
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    Has anyone heard about any more details regarding the legal proceedings against Javier McCoy? I've b... ...Read More
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