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Ashley Lauren Wilks

Death by Force
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On a tragic evening in downtown Portland, the life of 16-year-old Ashley Lauren Wilks, a vibrant and promising Caucasian female, was cut short. On January 24, 2009, a gunman opened fire outside a popular underage nightclub, forever altering the lives of many. Wilks, a student at Clackamas High School from Happy Valley, was among those struck by the gunfire. She was a bright and curious student, enrolled in honors classes and a member of the swim team, with dreams of studying abroad in France or ...Read More
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  • oregonlive: Two dead, seven hurt in downtown Portland shooting
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    Victim Details

    Ashley Lauren Wilks

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Portland

    OR

    2009-01-24

    16

    Ashley

    Lauren Wilks

    12/01/2025

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