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Cleophus Greene III

Death by Force
Case Description
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Cleophus Greene III, a 17-year-old African American male from St. Rose, tragically lost his life on May 24, 1998, in Destrehan, Louisiana. Greene was attending a graduation party for Destrehan High School students when the incident occurred. The event, which was meant to be a joyous celebration, turned violent when a group of uninvited guests arrived. Greene heroically stepped in front of a bullet aimed at an adult chaperone, saving the chaperone's life but succumbing to his injuries himself. ...Read More
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  • https://www.lobservateur.com/1998/06/17/5th-suspect-arrested-in-shooting-death/
  • https://www.lobservateur.com/1998/05/27/graduation-party-ends-in-gunfire-student-dead/
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    Victim Details

    Cleophus Greene III

    Male

    Black / African American

    Destrehan

    LA

    1998-05-24

    17

    Cleophus

    Greene III

    11/19/2025

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    Hey everyone, I just wanted to shed some light on the reaction of Cleophus’s friends and classmate... ...Read More
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