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Marlyn Gillespie

Case from Dallas, TX dated Aug 17, 2022

Victim Details

Marlyn Gillespie

Male

Black / African American

Dallas

TX

2022-08-17

18

Marlyn

Gillespie

07/12/2026

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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 ...
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    I’ve been following the case of Marlyn Lamar Gillespie, and something that’s really been on my m... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the impact this tragedy is having on Marlyn's family and community. It m... ...Read More
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