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Justin Kid Cali Lishey

Case from Granada-hills, CA dated Aug 20, 2016

Victim Details

Justin Kid Cali Lishey

Male

Black / African American

Granada-hills

CA

2016-08-20

30

Justin

Kid Cali Lishey

06/21/2026

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Justin "Kid Cali" Lishey, a 30-year-old rapper, was tragically shot and killed on August 20, 2016, while attending a pool party at a mansion in Granada Hills, California. The incident occurred at a large 6,000-square-foot mansion on Longacre Avenue. During the party, Kenny Birdine, also known by his street name "Lil' Rampage," opened fire on Lishey multiple times with a handgun from close range. Lishey was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly after.

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  • ABC7 New York: Rapper Kid Cali shot to death at California pool party
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    I can't stop thinking about how this case highlights the ripple effects of senseless violence. Kid C... ...Read More
    08/13/2024
    I can’t stop thinking about how Justin "Kid Cali" Lishey didn’t even get a chance to live out hi... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else looked into the impact this tragedy had on the local community in Granada Hills? I'v... ...Read More
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