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Louis Stafford

Case from New-baltimore, MI dated Jul 29, 2023

Victim Details

Louis Stafford

Male

Black / African American

New-baltimore

MI

2023-07-29

27

Louis

Stafford

Yes

07/03/2026

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On a summer evening in New Baltimore, Michigan, an act of kindness tragically culminated in the death of 27-year-old Louis Stafford. The male victim, a manager at a local Taco Bell, was fatally shot on Saturday, July 29, 2023, following a dispute with a homeless coworker he had been helping.

Stafford had offered his apartment as a temporary residence to his 24-year-old employee, Dejon Drake, after noticing he was coming to work with wet clothes and learning he had nowhere to live. This ar ...
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  • gofundme.com: Olufemi Jabari Stafford, organized by Olufemi Stafford
  • FOX 2 Detroit: Taco Bell manager killed by homeless employee he let stay with him, mother says
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    I’ve been thinking about the complex relationship between Louis and Dejon. It’s so gut-wrenching... ...Read More
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