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Ivan Parks

Case from Buffalo, NY dated Nov 01, 2015

Victim Details

Ivan L. Parks II

Male

Black / African American

Buffalo

NY

2015-11-01

23

Ivan

Parks

07/26/2026

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In the autumn of 2015, a family was forever altered by a sudden and violent act. Ivan L. Parks II, a 23-year-old African-American man from Buffalo, New York, was fatally shot on November 1, 2015. His death was a homicide, the result of gun violence that cut his life short. At the time of his death, Ivan was a beloved father to his daughter, a cherished son, and a dear brother.

The incident that claimed Ivan's life occurred on Ruhland Avenue in Buffalo. In the immediate aftermath, the Buff ...
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  • Fatal Shooting on Buffalo’s East side; 5th Homicide in 11 Days
  • wivb.com: Man shot to death on Ruhland avenue
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    Nobody thinks it was a inside job? Considering her 2nd baby father also died on mysterious circum... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following Ivan’s case for a while and can’t help but wonder about the impact it’s ... ...Read More
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    Does anyone have more info about the vigil that was held for Ivan shortly after his passing? I heard... ...Read More
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    I've been following the case of Ivan L. Parks II, and I can't help but feel for his family, especial... ...Read More
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