Artimeyo Folks

Murdered
Case Description
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On March 11, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in Knoxville, Tennessee, resulting in the death of 25-year-old Artimeyo Folks from Detroit, Michigan. Folks was found shot outside of a Western Heights apartment complex on that Saturday afternoon. He was immediately transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center for treatment, but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.

The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) launched an investigation into the shooting, which quickly led to the id ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Artimeyo Folks

    Male

    Black / African American

    Knoxville

    TN

    2023-03-11

    25

    Artimeyo

    Folks

    12/26/2024

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    Hey everyone,
    I wanted to talk about the influence of social media on the Folks case. It’s fa... ...Read More
    03/01/2024
    I just found myself thinking about the role of community safety in tragic cases like Artimeyo Folks'... ...Read More
    11/27/2023
    Has anyone else been following the security concerns at the Western Heights Apartment Complex where ... ...Read More
    08/27/2023
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