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Michael Phelps

Case from Marshall, TX dated Mar 03, 2017

Victim Details

Michael Phelps Jr

Male

Black / African American

Marshall

TX

2017-03-03

22

Michael

Phelps

07/05/2026

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On March 3, 2017, Michael Phelps Jr., a 22-year-old African American male, was fatally shot in Marshall, Texas. The incident was reported to local authorities, who initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Initial reports speculated that the shooting might have been related to a game of Russian roulette. However, the Marshall Police Department later clarified that the death was not caused by such a game. The investigation focused on uncovering the actual eve ...
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  • Michael Phelps Jr, age 22 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • 1 dead, 1 arrested in deadly Marshall shooting - KSLA
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