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Kevin Willis

Case from Memphis, TN dated Jan 04, 2024

Victim Details

Kevin Willis

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2024-01-04

Kevin

Willis

06/25/2026

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In a tragic turn of events on January 4, 2024, Kevin Willis, a Black/African American male, lost his life in Memphis, Tennessee. The fatal encounter occurred when Willis confronted individuals who were allegedly attempting to burglarize his vehicle outside of his residence. What began as a defense of his property escalated into a violent altercation that ultimately resulted in his death from a gunshot wound. The incident sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting the persistent is ...
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  • FOX13 Memphis: Woman charged with facilitating murder of a man killed behind store, police say
  • localmemphis.com: Woman wanted for questioning in deadly gas station shooting in South Memphis
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