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Lorenzo Kneeland

Case from Fort-worth, TX dated Apr 12, 1976

Victim Details

Lorenzo Kneeland

Female

Black / African American

Fort-worth

TX

1976-04-12

15

Lorenzo

Kneeland

07/23/2026

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Lorenzo Kneeland, a 15-year-old student at O. D. Wyatt High School in Fort Worth, Texas, tragically lost his life on April 12, 1976. He was fatally shot by his classmate, 15-year-old Ronald Allridge, outside the boys' restroom at the school. Another student, James Christian, was also shot but survived. The motive behind the shooting was reportedly unclear, although there were rumors of a dispute between Lorenzo and Ronald over a girl or a burglary.

Ronald Allridge was arrested shortly aft ...
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  • Ronald and James Allridge - Wikipedia
  • Lorenzo Kneeland, age 15 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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