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Kenny Jimenez

Death by Force
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Kenny Jimenez, a 21-year-old aspiring rapper, was tragically shot and killed on August 17, 2014, in Manhattan, New York. The incident occurred in front of the Fedel Gourmet Deli in Harlem at approximately 2:53 a.m. Jimenez, along with 29-year-old Francisco Mercedes, was chatting with a group of people when a gunman approached and opened fire. Jimenez was struck in the neck, while Mercedes was shot in the back. Both men succumbed to their injuries shortly after the attack.

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  • NY Daily News: Two rappers shot, killed — among 10 shot over weekend in four boroughs
  • NY Daily News: Two men killed in Harlem shooting: police
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    Victim Details

    Kenny Jimenez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Manhattan

    NY

    2014-08-17

    21

    Kenny

    Jimenez

    11/27/2025

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    It's devastating to hear about the loss of Kenny Jimenez and Francisco Mercedes, especially under su... ...Read More
    10/28/2024
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    05/22/2024
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