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Averill General Reezy Davenport

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Aug 08, 2018

Victim Details

Averill General Reezy Davenport

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2018-08-08

34

Averill

General Reezy Davenport

06/25/2026

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Averill General Reezy Davenport, a 34-year-old African American rapper from Philadelphia, PA, was tragically killed on August 8, 2018, in a drive-by shooting. The incident occurred in North Philadelphia when a gunman in a silver minivan opened fire on a crowd with an AK-47 assault rifle. Davenport, known by his stage name General Reezy, was shot in the chest and later died at a nearby hospital. Another victim, 34-year-old Niesha Cooper, also succumbed to her injuries.

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  • New York Post: 2 dead, 4 injured after drive-by shooting in Philadelphia
  • 6abc Philadelphia: Local rapper among 2 dead in North Philly drive-by shooting
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