Burnie Pleasant

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of November 15, 2023, 32-year-old Burnie Pleasant was fatally shot outside the Gourmet & Organic smoke shop located at 217 West 116th Street in Harlem, New York. The incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m., when Pleasant was found unconscious with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso, legs, and back. Emergency medical services transported him to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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    Victim Details

    Burnie Pleasant

    Male

    Black / African American

    New-york

    NY

    2023-11-15

    32

    Burnie

    Pleasant

    12/22/2024

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