Avonte George

Death by Force

Avonte "Fats" Dewitt George, a 16-year-old from Lee's Summit, MO, tragically passed away on December 12, 2021. Avonte was a junior at Lee’s Summit North High School and had recently started working at Whataburger. He was known for his vivacious personality, love for basketball, and dedication to his family and friends. On the evening of December 11, 2021, Avonte was visiting a friend's house in the 600 block of North Westwood Drive in Independence, MO, when he was shot by an adult inside the h ...Read More

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