Shawn Bender

Murdered
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Shawn Bender, age 16, was tragically killed on December 4, 2012, in Detroit, Michigan, in an execution-style shooting. The incident occurred at approximately 9:15 p.m. on the 15000 block of Tacoma near Brock Avenue. Alongside Bender, three other victims were killed: Dyrelle Davis, age 34; Janetta Harris, age 22; and Jason Koester, age 28. The four victims were found inside a modest home on Detroit’s east side, each shot in the head. The discovery was made by Koester's girlfriend, who returned ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Shawn Bender

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Detroit

    MI

    2012-12-04

    16

    Shawn

    Bender

    10/25/2024


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    I am absolutely devastated to hear about Shawn's tragic and senseless murder. They were an incredibl... ...Read More
    11/22/2023
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