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Tyler McKinney

Case from Waco, TX dated Jan 22, 2020

Victim Details

Tyler McKinney

Male

Black / African American

Waco

TX

2020-01-22

19

Tyler

McKinney

07/16/2026

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On January 22, 2020, 19-year-old Tyler McKinney was tragically shot and killed in his car on Cedar Mountain Drive in Waco, Texas. McKinney, a young man with a bright future, was found with gunshot wounds in his upper torso. The incident occurred after area residents reported hearing gunshots, prompting police to respond to the scene.

The investigation revealed that McKinney was lured to the area by 17-year-old Willow Reign Smith and 19-year-old Delviyonte Sampson, who planned to rob him. ...
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  • kcentv.com: Five people indicted for murder in McLennan county Wednesday
  • Teen found shot to death in car attended local college
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