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Kevin King Jr

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Aug 23, 2017

Victim Details

Kevin King Jr

Male

Black / African American

Cleveland

OH

2017-08-23

20

Kevin

King Jr

07/18/2026

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Kevin King Jr., a 20-year-old African American male from Cleveland, OH, tragically passed away on August 23, 2017. He was known for his vibrant personality and active involvement in various activities such as music, dancing, playing the drums, karate, basketball, and modeling. Kevin was also a loving father to his daughter, Kailar Marie King.

Kevin's death was the result of a fatal shooting. On the night of his death, police were called to the scene, but despite their efforts to administe ...
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  • cleveland.com: Cleveland police link 15-year-old's shooting to East Side homicide
  • Double shooting on same street on Cleveland's east side -- one dead, one wounded
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