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Deron J. Rucker

Case from Kansas City, KS dated Aug 18, 2015

Victim Details

Deron J. Rucker

Male

Black / African American

Kansas City

KS

2015-08-18

23

Deron

J. Rucker

06/29/2026

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On a tragic Tuesday afternoon, August 18, 2015, the life of 23-year-old Deron J. Rucker, a Black male from Kansas City, Kansas, was cut short by gunfire. The incident unfolded just after 2 p.m. in the parking lot outside Pepper's Hot Dogs & Phillies, a restaurant located in the 1900 block of Quindaro Boulevard. Deron, along with his 24-year-old cousin, Antonio R. Rucker, were victims of what police described as a drive-by shooting. Both men were found deceased at the scene, leaving a community i ...
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  • kansascity: Man charged with murder in double homicide in Kansas City, Kan.
  • KMBC: KCK Police: 2 die in shooting near 19th, Quindaro
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