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Quran Horton, a 16-year-old from New York, NY, tragically lost his life on January 10, 1991. The young teenager was shot once in the chest by gunmen who coveted his "Eight-ball" leather jacket, a popular item at the time. This jacket, characterized by its white collar and the number eight emblazoned on the back, became the motive for the senseless act of violence that ended Quran's life. The incident occurred on a Thursday, and the brutal nature of the crime shocked the community, highlighting t ...Read More
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Quran Horton
Male
New-york
NY
1991-01-10
16
Quran
Horton
11/14/2025
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I came across the tragic story of Quran Horton, and I can't help but feel deeply for his family and ... ...Read More
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about the societal implications surrounding the murder of Quran Horton. I... ...Read More
02/22/2023
02/22/2023
I was thinking about the role the "Eight-ball" jacket played in Quran Horton's tragic death, and it ... ...Read More
01/28/2023
01/28/2023
