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Jeremiah Buckner aka Ekoe

Case from Louisville, KY dated Jan 03, 2023

Victim Details

Jeremiah Buckner aka Ekoe

Male

Black / African American

Louisville

KY

2023-01-03

42

Jeremiah

Buckner aka Ekoe

Yes

07/15/2026

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In the early days of a new year, the city of Louisville was struck by a tragedy that silenced a voice known for its harmony and message of peace. Jeremiah Buckner, a 42-year-old man also known by his stage name Ekoe, was killed on January 3, 2023. A founding member of the beloved singing group Linkin' Bridge, which rose to national fame on 'America's Got Talent,' Buckner had become a symbol of hope and positivity in his community. His life was cut short in a violent act that stood in stark contr ...
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  • WDRB: Linkin' Bridge devastated after former member, Jeremiah Buckner, killed in Louisville
  • https://www.wave3.com: Jeremiah Buckner, aka Ekoe Alexanda from Linkin’ Bridge, identified as victim of Esquire Alley shooting
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    I can't help but think about the impact that Ekoe had on Louisville, especially when it comes to his... ...Read More
    05/26/2024
    It's hard to process the loss of someone like Ekoe, who was so committed to spreading peace through ... ...Read More
    12/09/2023
    Did anyone else catch the irony in the tragedy surrounding Ekoe's passing? It's just gut-wrenching t... ...Read More
    02/18/2023
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