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Lionell McLean

Case from Brooklyn, NY dated Feb 16, 2016

Victim Details

Lionell McLean

Male

Black / African American

Brooklyn

NY

2016-02-16

29

Lionell

McLean

07/21/2026

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In the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, a vibrant life was tragically cut short on a Tuesday evening. Lionell McLean, a 29-year-old male, was fatally shot on February 16, 2016. This father of two was a resident of the area, living on Herkimer Street. On the night he was killed, McLean was with his girlfriend not far from his home.

The couple reportedly became embroiled in a dispute with another man and woman on Hancock Street around 7:30 p.m. The altercation escalated dramatic ...
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  • DNAinfo New York: Father Fatally Shot in Fight With Couple in Bed-Stuy, Police Say
  • Bed-Stuy Man Shot Dead in Front of Girlfriend: Report - Patch
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    Hey everyone, I’ve been following the Lionell McLean case and I can't stop thinking about Destiny.... ...Read More
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    I was thinking about Lionell McLean today and wanted to express my sympathy for Destiny and the hear... ...Read More
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    It's devastating to think about how a simple walk down the street could turn into such a tragic even... ...Read More
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