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Adairus Franklin Scooter Boatwright-Sligh

Case from Knoxville, TN dated Jul 26, 2014

Victim Details

Adairus Franklin Scooter Boatwright-Sligh

Male

Black / African American

Knoxville

TN

2014-07-26

35

Adairus

Franklin Scooter Boatwright-Sligh

07/05/2026

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In the summer of 2014, the life of 35-year-old Adairus Franklin Scooter Boatwright-Sligh was cut short in an act of violence that unfolded outside a Knoxville, Tennessee nightclub. The male victim was shot and killed on July 26, 2014, in the courtyard of Studio X on Cumberland Avenue, an area also known as 'The Strip'. The shooting not only claimed Boatwright-Sligh's life but also resulted in injuries to four bystanders who were caught in the crossfire.

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  • wbir.com: Local pastor holds candlelight vigil for shooting victim
  • WATE 6 On Your Side: Man convicted on lesser charge in 2014 Knoxville nightclub shooting
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