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Robert Wayne Powell-Moore III

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the summer of 2021, the life of 18-year-old Robert Wayne Powell-Moore III was tragically cut short in Dubuque, Iowa. On the afternoon of Saturday, July 17, 2021, police responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of 14th Street and Central Avenue. There they found Powell-Moore with a gunshot wound to his chest. He was quickly transported to UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

An investigation into the shooting revealed that the Black/African A ...Read More
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  • https://www.kcrg.com: Dubuque police identify Saturday’s shooting victim, two teens in custody
  • https://www.kcrg.com: 18-year-old killed in shooting in Dubuque
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    Victim Details

    Robert Wayne Powell-Moore III

    Male

    Black / African American

    Dubuque

    IA

    2021-07-17

    18

    Robert

    Wayne Powell-Moore III

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following Robert Wayne Powell-Moore III's tragic case, and one thing I keep thinking about... ...Read More
    09/18/2024
    I’ve been following this tragic case, and what's really been on my mind is the role of the city’... ...Read More
    07/04/2024
    It's so sad to think about Robert’s family and friends dealing with such a loss. It's even more tr... ...Read More
    01/17/2023
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