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Tyrone Cunningham

Death by Force
Case Description
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A gathering to celebrate a life tragically ended in the loss of two more in the early morning hours of June 16, 2020, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Tyrone Cunningham, a 47-year-old Black male, was caught in the crossfire of a violent shootout and lost his life. The incident unfolded in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood, where a dispute between two armed groups escalated into a hail of bullets.

Cunningham, along with 25-year-old Jamael Cox, were unintended victims in the deadly exchange. Two women w ...Read More
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  • KIMT News: Police: Victims in fatal Fort Dodge shooting not the intended targets
  • Des Moines Register: Police identify two men killed in Fort Dodge shooting; reward increased to $6,000 for information
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    Victim Details

    Tyrone Cunningham

    Male

    Black / African American

    Fort Dodge

    IA

    2020-06-16

    47

    Tyrone

    Cunningham

    11/05/2025

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