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Raphael Strong

Case from Memphis, TN dated Jan 30, 2017

Victim Details

Raphael Strong

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2017-01-30

29

Raphael

Strong

07/01/2026

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In the city of Memphis, Tennessee, the life of a 29-year-old man, Raphael Strong, was tragically cut short on January 30, 2017. That day, in the 1800 block of Danville, he was fatally shot in an incident that would leave a lasting void in the lives of his loved ones.

The immediate aftermath of the shooting saw the involvement of the Memphis Police Department, who officially ruled his death a homicide. Despite their investigation, the case grew cold over time, with no arrests made and no s ...
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  • Man found dead ruled homicide
  • Raphael Strong, age 29 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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