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Corey Evans

Case from Memphis, TN dated Jan 14, 2018

Victim Details

Corey Evans

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2018-01-14

34

Corey

Evans

07/03/2026

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In the winter of 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee, a dispute erupted during a dice game that tragically escalated, claiming the lives of two men. On the evening of January 14, 34-year-old Corey Evans and 35-year-old Teronzel Cox were shot and killed. The altercation, according to police, was the direct result of a disagreement that broke out amongst the players.

The double homicide was reported by local news outlets, which highlighted the violent nature of the incident stemming from the gamblin ...
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  • The Commercial Appeal: Fight over dice game led to two shooting deaths, say police
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