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Bruce DWayne Nelson Jr.

Death by Force
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On a summer evening in Kansas City, Kansas, the life of Bruce DWayne Nelson Jr., a 25-year-old Black or African American male, was tragically cut short. On August 14, 2022, officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Ray Avenue around 10 p.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Nelson outside a residence, suffering from gunshot wounds.

Emergency medical services transported him to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Despite the efforts of medical pe ...Read More
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  • KMBC: KCK police identify shooting victim that died from his wounds
  • KSHB: Man dies from injuries sustained in Kansas City, Kansas, shooting on Sunday night
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    Victim Details

    Bruce DWayne Nelson Jr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Kansas City

    KS

    2022-08-14

    25

    Bruce

    DWayne Nelson Jr.

    11/07/2025

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