Donameka Ballard

Death by Force
Case Description
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On October 18, 2019, 24-year-old Donameka Ballard was fatally shot in West Helena, Arkansas. The incident occurred near East Garland Avenue and Sixth Street, where Ballard was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at the scene.

This tragic event was part of a series of shootings in the area. Earlier that day, at approximately 10:54 a.m., 20-year-old Jamarius Reese was shot multiple times in the back and shoulder on Park and Dinan streets, also succumbing to hi ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Donameka Ballard

    Male

    Black / African American

    West-helena

    AR

    2019-10-18

    24

    Donameka

    Ballard

    12/29/2024

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