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Stray Bullet Kills Promising Soccer Star: Two Gang Members Charged

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Two alleged gang members have been charged with murder in the death of Brianna Long, a former high school soccer star killed by a stray bullet while working.

Tsion Clayton, 23, and Kimone Green, 21, were charged with malice murder in the October 2023 death of 21-year-old Brianna Long. Long, a Valdosta State University student, was closing The Pier bar in Remerton, Georgia when a fight outside led to gunfire. A stray bullet struck and killed her. The suspects were already in custody on unrelated charges. Investigators believe they were involved in an ongoing gang dispute. Long was a standout soccer player and planned to graduate with a dental hygiene degree. Her mother has established the Brianna Long Foundation to honor her memory and promote dental care.

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