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Byron D. Beadles

Case from Racine, WI dated Sep 01, 2023

Victim Details

Byron D. Beadles

Male

Black / African American

Racine

WI

2023-09-01

56

Byron

D. Beadles

litigation

07/10/2026

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On September 1, 2023, 56-year-old Byron D. Beadles was fatally shot in Racine, Wisconsin. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. in an apartment on the 1700 block of Packard Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found Beadles suffering from a single gunshot wound; he was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

In October 2023, 18-year-old Bernard Edwards was charged with first-degree intentional homicide in connection with Beadles' death. According to the criminal c ...
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  • Journal Times: Byron Beadles of Racine identified as Friday homicide victim
  • Journal Times: Man found fatally shot in apartment on Racine's south side, police say
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    Did anyone else notice how it seems like Bernard Edwards might have been influenced by the environme... ...Read More
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