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John Leavells, aged 21, was killed on July 19, 2013, in Detroit, Michigan. His death came at a time when Detroit was grappling with high rates of violent crime, although the overall homicide numbers in the city were on a slight decline compared to previous years. In 2013, Detroit recorded 316 homicides, down from 386 the year before, reflecting ongoing efforts by law enforcement and city officials to reduce the impact of violent crime in the area.
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John Leavells
March 28, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
Detroit
MI
2013-07-19
21
John
Leavells
11/28/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
I've been reading up on John Leavells' case, and what's really standing out to me is how the communi... ...Read More
09/27/2024
09/27/2024
Does anyone else feel that John's case highlights the immense pressure the Detroit police were under... ...Read More
08/14/2023
08/14/2023
I've been thinking a lot about the systemic issues facing the Detroit PD around the time of John Lea... ...Read More
04/22/2023
04/22/2023
