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Marlyn Lamar Gillespie, an 18-year-old male of African American ethnicity from Dallas, Texas, tragically lost his life on August 17, 2022. Marlyn was driving his mother's car when he was shot multiple times by Chadwick Avery, a 17-year-old who was considered Marlyn's best friend. The incident occurred on Skillman Street, and despite being rushed to a local hospital by Dallas Fire and Rescue, Marlyn succumbed to his injuries.
Chadwick Avery was arrested and charged with murder shortly afte ...Read More
Chadwick Avery was arrested and charged with murder shortly afte ...Read More
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Marlyn Gillespie
Male
Black / African American
Dallas
TX
2022-08-17
18
Marlyn
Gillespie
11/11/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I’ve been following the case of Marlyn Lamar Gillespie, and something that’s really been on my m... ...Read More
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
I can't stop thinking about the impact this tragedy is having on Marlyn's family and community. It m... ...Read More
10/29/2024
10/29/2024
I can't stop thinking about the Impact Team response time when the incident happened on Skillman Str... ...Read More
11/19/2023
11/19/2023
