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Pariss Davis

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of March 29, 1998, the life of 16-year-old Pariss Davis was tragically cut short on a street corner in Denver. Davis, a Black male, was standing at the intersection of East 26th Avenue and Humboldt Street, located just behind Manual High School, when a dark-colored vehicle pulled up beside him. An interaction occurred between Davis and the occupant or occupants of the car, which ended with him being fatally shot.

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    Victim Details

    Pariss Davis

    Male

    Black / African American

    Denver

    CO

    1998-03-29

    16

    Pariss

    Davis

    11/14/2025

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