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Brandon Sarapuru

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Jun 03, 2015

Victim Details

Brandon Sarapuru

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

New Orleans

LA

2015-06-03

2015-06-03

21

Brandon

Sarapuru

Yes

07/05/2026


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In the summer of 2015, a young man's life was cut tragically short in New Orleans, Louisiana. Brandon 'BEE' Joseph Sarapuru, a 21-year-old male, was fatally shot in the chest on June 3, 2015. The incident occurred in New Orleans East, down the street from the home of Shantrell Knox, during an altercation. It is believed that Sarapuru was an innocent bystander caught in the conflict.

Witnesses at the scene identified Torrel Knox as a primary participant in the fight, stating they saw him f ...
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