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DeLaun Dryden

Case from Louisville, KY dated Dec 22, 2020

Victim Details

DeLaun Dryden

Male

Black / African American

Louisville

KY

2020-12-22

23

DeLaun

Dryden

07/02/2026

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In the winter of 2020, the life of 23-year-old DeLaun Dryden, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short in Louisville, Kentucky. On December 22, he was found murdered at 3725 Penway Avenue in the Park Duvalle neighborhood, a victim of gun violence. The incident left his family and friends mourning the sudden and violent loss of a young man known for his unforgettable smile and humorous personality.

DeLaun, born on April 2, 1997, was a devoted family man and a protector to th ...
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  • WDRB: LMPD investigating after man shot and killed in Park Duvalle neighborhood
  • DeLaun D. Dryden, age 23 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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