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Tony Boyd

Death by Force
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Tony Boyd, a 17-year-old resident of the Bronx, New York, tragically lost his life on May 6, 2021. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. near Gouverneur Playground in the Claremont Village section of the Bronx. According to reports, an unidentified individual approached the playground and discharged a firearm multiple times, striking Tony Boyd in the chest and back. The assailant then fled the scene on foot, heading south on Washington Avenue. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transpo ...Read More
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  • nydailynews.com: Video captures shooter as he opens fire on Bronx street, killing teen, 17, in playground
  • nydailynews.com: Man shot dead at Bronx playground, woman walking by wounded by stray bullet
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    Victim Details

    Tony Boyd

    Male

    Black / African American

    Bronx

    NY

    2021-05-06

    17

    Tony

    Boyd

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I keep thinking about how this all unfolded near Gouverneur Playground, and it's just so unsettling.... ...Read More
    03/06/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the background of Gouverneur Playground? I read somewhere that it has se... ...Read More
    08/03/2023
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