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Keshawn Gainer

Case from Athens, GA dated Dec 03, 2020

Victim Details

Keshawn Gainer

Male

Black / African American

Athens

GA

2020-12-03

15

Keshawn

Gainer

06/24/2026

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On a December morning in 2020, the life of 15-year-old Keshawn Gainer, a Black male, was tragically cut short in Athens, Georgia. His body was discovered in a wooded area across the street from his home on Westchester Circle. The scene was grim, with a noticeable wound to his neck and bullet casings found nearby, painting a stark picture of the violence that had occurred. Investigators reported that his arms were outstretched, as if reaching for something in his final moments.

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  • Online Athens: Athens-Clarke police arrest suspect in murder of 15-year-old Athens youth
  • Online Athens: Athens-Clarke police searching for killer in fatal shooting of 15-year-old
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