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Deante Strickland

Death by Force

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In the city of Portland, Oregon, a promising life was tragically cut short on August 2, 2019. Deante Strickland, a 22-year-old Black / African American male, was fatally shot in a devastating act of violence. Strickland was a beloved figure in his community, known for his infectious smile and his athletic prowess as a two-sport athlete at Portland State University, where he played basketball and was preparing to join the football team for his final year of eligibility. The incident that claimed ...Read More
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  • oregonlive.com: Deante Strickland, former PSU basketball star, dead, 2 hurt in NE Portland shooting; sister in custody
  • KATU: Woman arrested in killing of PSU student-athlete, wounding two others
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    Victim Details

    Deante Strickland

    Male

    Black / African American

    Portland

    OR

    2019-08-02

    22

    Deante

    Strickland

    11/30/2025

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