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Kevin Wright

Case from Kankakee, IL dated Oct 17, 2017

Victim Details

Kevin L Wright

Male

Black / African American

Kankakee

IL

2017-10-17

19

Kevin

Wright

06/22/2026

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Kevin L. Wright Jr., a 19-year-old African American male, tragically passed away on October 19, 2017, in Kankakee, Illinois. Kevin, affectionately known by his family and friends as KJ, Kevin-D, yellow banana, K-Money, and Pinky, was born on October 2, 1998, to Kevin Lynn Wright Sr. and Renee A. Davis. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend who had a deep love for sports, excelling in baseball, football, and track. Kevin was employed at Wal-Mart Warehouse in Elmwood, Illinois, a job he took g ...
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  • Mr. Kevin L Wright Jr Obituary - Jones Funeral Home | Kankakee, IL
  • Kevin L Wright, age 19 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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