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Kenneth Roberson

Case from Houston, TX dated Sep 23, 2018

Victim Details

Kenneth Roberson

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2018-09-23

24

Kenneth

Roberson

07/15/2026

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Kenneth Roberson, a 24-year-old male from Houston, Texas, was tragically gunned down on September 23, 2018. His death was part of an ongoing gang war between two local street gangs, the 100 Percent Third Ward and the Young Scott Block . Kenneth Roberson was killed in southeast Houston, and his death was one of several violent incidents linked to this turf war.

The investigation into Kenneth Roberson's murder led to the arrest of Kendrick Johnson, a 19-year-old member of the 103 gang. Joh ...
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