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Edward Crawford

Case from Saint-louis, MO dated May 04, 2017

Victim Details

Edward Crawford

Male

Black / African American

Saint-louis

MO

2017-05-04

27

Edward

Crawford

07/05/2026

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African American Edward Crawford, a 27-year-old father known for his prominence in the Ferguson protests, died on the night of May 4, 2017, in St. Louis, Missouri. The incident occurred in the Hyde Park neighborhood near the intersection of Salisbury Street and Blair Avenue. Crawford was riding in the backseat of a vehicle while two women occupied the front seats. According to accounts given to investigators, he began expressing deep distress regarding personal matters as the car traveled down t ...
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  • stltoday.com: Protester featured in iconic Ferguson photo found dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound
  • NY Daily News: Protester in iconic Ferguson photo found dead
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