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Makay Nelson

Case from St. Louis, MO dated Jan 28, 2014

Victim Details

Makay Nelson

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

St. Louis

MO

2014-01-28

2014-01-28

17

Makay

Nelson

07/17/2026

1


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On a cold January night in St. Louis, Missouri, the life of 17-year-old Makay Nelson, a Black male, was tragically cut short. On January 28, 2014, Nelson was found shot in the 5300 block of Genevieve Avenue. Responding to a call for a shooting, police discovered the teenager inside a vehicle, having sustained a gunshot wound to his chest. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

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  • Teen found shot to death in north St. Louis alley | ksdk.com
  • Teen found shot dead in St. Louis alley a few blocks from his home
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