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Marcus Lee Key

Case from Kernersville, NC dated Nov 17, 2021

Victim Details

Marcus Lee Key

Male

White / Caucasian

Kernersville

NC

2021-11-17

14

Marcus

Lee Key

07/19/2026

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Marcus Lee Key, a 14-year-old boy from Kernersville, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on November 17, 2021. Marcus, who was born on October 4, 2007, was a beloved member of his family and community. He enjoyed singing, dancing, and making friends, and was known for his love of TikTok and his family.

On the evening of November 17, 2021, Marcus was at Fourth of July Park in Kernersville with his family when an altercation between two groups of teenagers escalated into violence. The ...
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  • wfmynews2.com: 'My first Thanksgiving without him:' Marcus Key's mother begs for answers in son's death
  • WGHP FOX8: Person shot at 4th of July Park in Kernersville
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