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Abraham Owten

Case from Rochester, NY dated Aug 11, 2016

Victim Details

Abraham Owten

Male

Black / African American

Rochester

NY

2016-08-11

17

Abraham

Owten

07/18/2026

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In the late hours of an August night in 2016, the life of 17-year-old Abraham Owten was tragically cut short in Rochester, New York. On August 11th, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the young man found himself at the corner of Denver Street and Garson Avenue. It was there that the sound of gunfire shattered the evening's calm, and Abraham was struck by a bullet.

Despite his grave injuries, Abraham managed to flee the immediate scene, running a short distance before he collapsed in front of a ...
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  • Abraham Owten's Obituary on Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
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