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Zoey Kpanlin

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early evening of July 1, 2025, a 17-year-old Black/African American girl named Zoey Kpanlin was found with a life-threatening gunshot wound in Brooklyn Park, a suburb of Minneapolis. The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. in the 7000 block of Lakeland Avenue North. First responders administered aid at the scene before she was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she tragically succumbed to her injuries. Her death, which came just days before she would have turned 18, was quickly ruled a homici ...Read More
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  • 17-year-old girl ID’d as fatal shooting victim in Brooklyn Park
  • kare11.com: Shooting kills teen in Brooklyn Park
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    Victim Details

    Zoey Kpanlin

    Female

    Black / African American

    Minneapolis

    MN

    2025-07-01

    17

    Zoey

    Kpanlin

    11/09/2025

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    I’ve been following Zoey's case and can't help but feel the weight of her loss on those who loved ... ...Read More
    08/23/2025
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