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Velik Henderson

Case from Overland Park, KS dated Jun 30, 2015

Victim Details

Velik L. Henderson

Male

Black / African American

Overland Park

KS

2015-06-30

18

Velik

Henderson

07/03/2026

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In the summer of 2015, the life of 18-year-old Velik Henderson, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short in his Overland Park, Kansas, home. On June 30th, what began as a plan to purchase marijuana devolved into a fatal attempted robbery. Two other teenagers, Marquise Stokes and Trevon Anderson, arrived at Henderson's residence in the 7800 block of West 61st Terrace with the intent to rob him.

The situation inside the house escalated dramatically, leading to an exchange of ...
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  • kansascity: Charges dropped against man, 18, in Overland Park double homicide
  • kansascity: Overland Park police make arrest in double homicide
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