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Rynell Gaines

Case from Roanoke-rapids, NC dated Oct 23, 2015

Victim Details

Rynell Gaines

Male

Black / African American

Roanoke-rapids

NC

2015-10-23

27

Rynell

Gaines

07/11/2026

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Rynell Tyreek Gaines, a 27-year-old African American male, was found dead on October 23, 2015, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. The incident initially appeared to be a vehicle crash at the intersection of 4th and Madison streets. However, upon closer examination, paramedics discovered that Gaines had been shot, turning the case into a homicide investigation.

The investigation revealed that Gaines had a history of legal troubles, which may have played a role in his untimely death. The p ...
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  • WNCT: New Info: Suspect identified in Roanoke Rapids homicide investigation
  • WRAL.com: Driver found shot to death in Roanoke Rapids :: WRAL.com
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