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Karron Alston

Case from Queens, NY dated Oct 12, 2017

Victim Details

Karron Alston

Male

Black / African American

Queens

NY

2017-10-12

25

Karron

Alston

07/17/2026

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On an autumn evening in Queens, New York, the life of a 25-year-old Black or African American man, Karron Alston, was brought to a violent and tragic end. The events of October 12, 2017, unfolded in a backyard in the East Elmhurst neighborhood, forever altering the lives of those who knew and loved him. On that night, what began as a physical altercation escalated with chilling finality, leaving a community shaken and a family grieving an immeasurable loss.

The fatal encounter occurred sh ...
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  • NY Daily News: Gunman returns to scene where he fatally shot victim for sandals
  • DNAinfo New York: Man Fatally Shot in the Head in East Elmhurst Backyard, NYPD Says
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