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Robert L. Buford Jr

Case from Louisville, KY dated Oct 07, 2021

Victim Details

Robert L. Buford Jr

Male

Black / African American

Louisville

KY

2021-10-07

62

Robert

L. Buford Jr

07/06/2026

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In the autumn of 2021, a burst of gunfire shattered the peace in a Louisville, Kentucky neighborhood, leaving a family and community to grapple with a sudden and tragic loss. Robert L. Buford Jr., a 62-year-old man, was identified as the victim of this fatal shooting, which occurred on October 7, 2021. The incident took place on Bank Street, where police responded to reports of the shooting.

Upon their arrival, law enforcement officers discovered Mr. Buford suffering from gunshot wounds. ...
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  • https://www.wave3.com: Man killed in Bank St. shooting
  • WDRB: Louisville man identified as victim in fatal Portland neighborhood shooting
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    I can’t stop thinking about the time and location of this shooting. 8:30 a.m. is quite early for s... ...Read More
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