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Case Description
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Malik Khayyum, a 19-year-old DJ known around Nashville as DJ Malik, tragically died on August 4, 2017, from an accidental shooting in Talbot's Corner. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Donald Street, near Dickerson Pike. According to police reports, Malik was holding a pistol when it accidentally discharged as another person attempted to retrieve the weapon. The shot was not intentionally fired, and witnesses confirmed that it was an accident.
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Malik Khayyum
Male
Black / African American
Nashville
TN
2017-08-04
19
Malik
Khayyum
11/07/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I recently stumbled upon the tragic story of Malik Khayyum, aka DJ Malik, and felt compelled to shar... ...Read More
11/16/2024
11/16/2024
Hey everyone,
I've been thinking a lot about how this community and Malik's friends have been pro... ...Read More
08/30/2024
I've been thinking a lot about how this community and Malik's friends have been pro... ...Read More
08/30/2024
Hey everyone, I've been following the discussion on DJ Malik's case, and it just really made me thin... ...Read More
06/06/2023
06/06/2023
