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Nikita Nunez

Case from Knoxville, TN dated Jan 31, 2021

Victim Details

Nikita Nunez

Female

Black / African American

Knoxville

TN

2021-01-31

29

Nikita

Nunez

07/02/2026

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In the winter of 2021, a tragedy unfolded in Knoxville, Tennessee, forever altering the lives of a young family. Nikita Monique Kennedy Nunez, a 29-year-old African American woman, was fatally shot on January 31, 2021. Known for her outgoing personality and dedication to her four children, Nikita was pursuing a career in the dental field and was remembered by her family as someone who treated everyone with respect.

On that Sunday evening, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to ...
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  • wbir.com: KPD IDs victim in fatal shooting at The Vista at Summit Hill apartments; suspect charged with murder
  • WATE 6 On Your Side: Victim identified, husband charged with murder in fatal shooting at Knoxville apartment complex
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    I've been thinking a lot about how this case has affected Nikita's children. With Nikita being such ... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the impact this tragic event has had on Nikita's children. Losing a moth... ...Read More
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