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Colwin Lynn Henderson

Case from Lawrence, KS dated Oct 01, 2017

Victim Details

Colwin Lynn Henderson

Male

Black / African American

Lawrence

KS

2017-10-01

20

Colwin

Lynn Henderson

07/14/2026

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On a tragic night in Lawrence, Kansas, the life of 20-year-old, Black male, Colwin Lynn Henderson of Topeka was cut short. In the early morning hours of October 1, 2017, a burst of gunfire erupted near the intersection of 11th and Massachusetts streets, leaving a scene of chaos and forever altering the lives of many. Henderson was one of three people who lost their lives in the shooting; the others were Leah Elizabeth Brown, 22, of Shawnee, and Tre'Mel Dupree Dean, 24, of Topeka. Two other indiv ...
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  • KSNT News: Lawrence Police: 2 Topeka men injured in shooting; 1 released, 1 in stable condition
  • LJWorld.com: 5 people shot in downtown Lawrence; 3 dead
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