Duriel Lamar Ryans

Death by Force

Duriel Lamar Ryans, a 17-year-old from Syracuse, NY, tragically lost his life on July 22, 1999. Duriel was walking away from a heated argument with a peer when he was shot in the back of the head. This incident occurred after the peer threatened him with a gun, leading to Duriel's untimely death. The impact of this tragedy was profound, especially on his father, Clifford Ryan, who has since dedicated his life to combating violence in the community.

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Duriel Lamar Ryans, age 17 - National Gun Violence Memorial