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William Crayton

Case from Baltimore, MD dated Jul 31, 2021

Victim Details

William Crayton

Male

Black / African American

Baltimore

MD

2021-07-31

38

William

Crayton

07/16/2026

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William Crayton, a 38-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life in Baltimore, Maryland at the end of July 2021. His death was the result of a shooting that occurred at 2008 Kennedy Avenue. The Baltimore Police Department discovered his body and immediately began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his murder.

The incident was one of several homicides that plagued the city during that summer, contributing to a rising rate of gun violence in the area. Authorities respond ...
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  • July 2021 Daily Tracker: Baltimore murders and shootings - WMAR
  • William Crayton, age 38 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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