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Lanita Rene Cole, a 31-year-old Black woman, tragically lost her life on November 5, 2018, in Dallas, Texas. The incident occurred in the 3300 block of E. Illinois Avenue, where Lanita was involved in an argument with the wife of Jimmie Jock Tarrer, a 55-year-old man. According to reports, Lanita accused Tarrer's wife of using a racial slur against her. The situation escalated when Lanita allegedly spun Tarrer's wife around, causing a minor injury. In response, Tarrer intervened and shot Lanita, ...Read More
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Lanita Rene Cole
Female
Black / African American
Dallas
TX
2018-11-05
31
Lanita
Rene Cole
12/01/2025






