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Kenneth Ray Watkins Jr.

Death by Force
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In the early morning hours of September 21, 2023, a dispute in Denver's City Park West neighborhood turned deadly, claiming the life of 42-year-old Kenneth Ray Watkins Jr. Watkins, a Black/African American male, was in the 1100 block of East 16th Avenue when an altercation occurred involving himself, a woman, and another man later identified as Jeremiah Brown. The confrontation escalated, resulting in gunfire.

Around 1:45 a.m., Denver police officers responded to reports of the shooting. ...Read More
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  • Obituary of Kenneth Ray Watkins, Jr. | Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services - Aurora
  • FOX31 Denver: 20-year-old arrested in deadly City Park West shooting
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    Victim Details

    Kenneth Ray Watkins Jr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Denver

    CO

    2023-09-21

    42

    Kenneth

    Ray Watkins Jr.

    11/14/2025

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