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Rishard Densmore

Case from Bessemer, AL dated Jun 17, 2023

Victim Details

Rishard Densmore

Male

Black / African American

Bessemer

AL

2023-06-17

21

Rishard

Densmore

06/20/2026

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In the summer of 2023, the life of a promising 21-year-old male, Rishard Densmore, was cut tragically short in a fatal shooting in Bessemer, Alabama. A former standout football player at Bessemer City High School, Densmore had a bright future ahead of him, having recently committed to playing for Miles College. His athletic prowess had earned him recognition as a three-star athlete, with offers from several universities before he initially signed with Alabama State University. Beyond the footbal ...
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  • 'It doesn't feel real': Family
  • Former Bessemer City High School star athlete fatally shot - WBRC
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    It's incredibly upsetting to think about the profound impact this tragedy has had on Rishard Densmor... ...Read More
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