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Dennell Kemp Jr

Death by Force
Case Description
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Dennell Kemp Jr., an 18-year-old from Ecorse, Michigan, tragically lost his life on September 18, 2023, after being shot while waiting at a stoplight in Southwest Detroit. Known for his exceptional talent in sports, Kemp was celebrated as an all-state athlete in baseball, basketball, and football. His untimely death has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving friends, family, and teammates heartbroken.

On the night of the incident, Kemp was in a vehicle with friends when another ...Read More
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  • mlive: High school sports standout is fatally shot at stoplight in Detroit
  • WDIV: Ecorse High School dismisses early after student’s death
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    Victim Details

    Dennell Kemp Jr

    Male

    Black / African American

    Detroit

    MI

    2023-09-18

    18

    Dennell

    Kemp Jr

    11/24/2025

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