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Byron Gardner

Case from Memphis, TN dated Jan 19, 2025

Victim Details

Byron Gardner

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2025-01-19

29

Byron

Gardner

06/20/2026

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In the early hours of a Sunday morning in Memphis, Tennessee, the life of Byron Gardner, a 29-year-old African American man, was tragically cut short by gun violence on January 19, 2025. A devoted father of four and a military veteran, Gardner was known for his vibrant personality and his passion for music, which he shared with his community as a DJ. On the night of his death, he had been working at a birthday party, bringing joy to the celebration with his music.

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  • FOX13 Memphis: Father of four gunned down after working as DJ at Midtown birthday party
  • https://wreg.com/news/local/man-killed-in-midtown-identified-as-father-veteran/
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    I can't stop thinking about Byron Gardner's military service. It truly takes a special kind of perso... ...Read More
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