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Kema Odeane

Death by Force
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Kema Odeane, a 27-year-old male, was tragically killed on November 13, 2017, in Tampa, Florida. The incident occurred at the Island Grill nightclub located at 3404 E. Lake Avenue. According to reports, a fight broke out among several individuals inside the club, which escalated into gunfire. Police officers responded to the scene around 1:49 a.m. and discovered Kema Odeane's body inside the nightclub. The scene was chaotic, with trails of blood and people fleeing in all directions. Bullet casing ...Read More
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  • WFLA: Man shot dead inside Tampa nightclub, others could be injured
  • Kema Odeane Officer, age 27 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • Victim Details

    Kema Odeane

    Male

    Tampa

    FL

    2017-11-13

    27

    Kema

    Odeane

    11/10/2025

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