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Keith Levan Keaton Jr.

Death by Force
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Keith Levan Keaton Jr., a 32-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on September 5, 2014, in Statesville, North Carolina. The incident occurred after an altercation between Keith and Troyshawn Nicholas Williams, a 20-year-old suspect. The confrontation took place at a residence in Statesville on the night of September 4, 2014. Following the altercation, Williams allegedly returned to the residence and fatally shot Keith in the chest. Keith was rushed to Iredell Memorial Hospita ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Keith Levan Keaton Jr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Statesville

    NC

    2014-09-05

    32

    Keith

    Levan Keaton Jr.

    11/12/2025

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    Was anyone else shocked by how quickly the authorities managed to locate and arrest Troyshawn Nichol... ...Read More
    12/03/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the resilience of Keith's family and friends amidst this tragedy. I... ...Read More
    10/21/2024
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