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Leonders Kue Horton III

Case from Durham, NC dated Oct 11, 2017

Victim Details

Leonders “Kue” Horton III

Male

Black / African American

Durham

NC

2017-10-11

27

Leonders

Kue Horton III

06/27/2026

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Leonders Kue Horton III, a 27-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on October 11, 2017, in Durham, North Carolina. Horton was found with gunshot wounds at a residence on Yorkfield Court. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. The incident left the community in shock and mourning, as Horton was a well-known figure in the area.

The Durham Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting, seeking information from the public to ...
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  • heraldsun: Neighbors hear gunshot, find man shot in street. Witness said 4 fled scene
  • WRAL.com: Police ID 27-year-old killed in Durham shooting :: WRAL.com

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