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Linnel Tank Ray

Case from Montevallo, AL dated May 25, 2020

Victim Details

Linnel Tank Ray

Male

Black / African American

Montevallo

AL

2020-05-25

35

Linnel

Tank Ray

06/27/2026

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In the late spring of 2020, the life of Linnel 'Tank' Ray, a 35-year-old male from Montevallo, Alabama, was tragically cut short. On May 25, 2020, Ray was fatally shot in an incident that has since been noted on online memorials dedicated to victims of gun violence. Born on June 19, 1984, he was a well-known figure in his community.

Details surrounding the specific circumstances of the shooting, including the location and time of the incident, have not been made widely available in public ...
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