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Curtis Deyquan King

Case from Knoxville, TN dated Jul 30, 2017

Victim Details

Curtis Deyquan King

Male

Black / African American

Knoxville

TN

2017-07-30

23

Curtis

Deyquan King

07/09/2026

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In the early morning hours of July 30, 2017, a dispute in East Knoxville, Tennessee, tragically cut short the life of 23-year-old Curtis Deyquan King. The young man was found deceased at the corner of Fern Street and Lilac Avenue, having sustained at least one fatal gunshot wound. The Knoxville Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide, seeking to piece together the events that led to the shooting.

The investigation quickly led authorities to identify two individuals a ...
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  • Knoxville News Sentinel: Knoxville man, 23, identified as weekend homicide victim
  • WATE 6 On Your Side: Victim identified in East Knoxville shooting
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    It's so difficult to comprehend the reality of losing someone so young and full of potential. As I r... ...Read More
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