John Lewis Kennedy

Murdered
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On April 14, 2017, 20-year-old John Lewis Kennedy was fatally shot in Birmingham, Alabama. The incident occurred while he was standing outside a residence on Roosevelt Avenue.

Kennedy's death was one of 117 homicides reported in Birmingham that year, reflecting a significant increase in the city's homicide rate compared to previous years.

Following his passing, Kennedy's funeral service was held on April 22, 2017, at Now Faith Church International in Pleasant Grove, Alabama. ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    John Lewis Kennedy

    Male

    Black / African American

    Birmingham

    AL

    2017-04-14

    20

    John

    Lewis Kennedy

    11/23/2024

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    I was wondering if anyone has come across a GoFundMe page for John's family. I heard they were going... ...Read More
    04/27/2024
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