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Crystal Elizabeth Randolph Brown

Case from Roanoke, VA dated Sep 17, 2023

Victim Details

Crystal Elizabeth Randolph Brown

Female

Black / African American

Roanoke

VA

2023-09-17

54

Crystal

Elizabeth Randolph Brown

06/27/2026

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On a tragic day in Roanoke, Virginia, 54-year-old Crystal Elizabeth Randolph Brown, a Black/African American female, lost her life to gun violence. The incident, which occurred on September 17, 2023, also resulted in the death of 31-year-old Rodrel Mann Mathis. The shooting took place at a residence on Melrose Avenue. In the wake of the devastating event, the community came together to mourn, holding vigils and sharing tributes to remember the victims. A funeral service for Crystal was held on O ...
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  • https://www.wdbj7.com: EXCLUSIVE: Remembering Crystal Brown, Melrose Ave. Shooting Victim
  • https://www.wdbj7.com: Community holds vigil for Melrose Ave. shooting victim
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