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Messiah Justice Marshall

Death by Force
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Messiah Justice Marshall, a 10-month-old African American boy, tragically lost his life on June 14, 2017, in Houston, Texas. He was shot while his father, Nigel Marshall, was taking him for a walk outside the Nob Hill Apartments in southwest Houston. The incident occurred when three men approached the father and began firing multiple rounds. Despite the father's attempts to shield his son, at least one bullet struck the baby, leading to his death at a nearby Valero gas station.

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  • KPRC: Man charged with capital murder in shooting death of 10-month-old boy
  • NY Daily News: Houston 10-month-old baby shot and killed in father's arms
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    Victim Details

    Messiah Justice Marshall

    Male

    Black / African American

    Houston

    TX

    2017-06-14

    Messiah

    Justice Marshall

    11/19/2025

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    I just can't get over how fearless Baby Messiah's father was during the attack. It's horrifying to i... ...Read More
    09/26/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the story of Messiah Justice Marshall, and one aspect that's be... ...Read More
    01/28/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how brave Messiah's father was during such a terrifying moment. Can you ... ...Read More
    11/03/2023
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