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Patrick Powell

Death by Force
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Patrick Powell, an 18-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 26, 2017, in Dallas, TX. Powell was shot during a drive-by shooting while playing basketball with his cousin at Miller Family Park in the Oak Cliff area. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m., when a vehicle drove by and opened fire on the young men. Powell was struck by at least one bullet and was rushed to Baylor University Medical Center in critical condition, but he succumbed to his injuries the following ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Patrick Powell

    Male

    Black / African American

    Dallas

    TX

    2017-07-26

    18

    Patrick

    Powell

    11/24/2025

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    01/20/2025
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    06/17/2024
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