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Nathaniel McNealy

Case from Lexington, KY dated Oct 01, 2016

Victim Details

Nathaniel McNealy

Male

Black / African American

Lexington

KY

2016-10-01

18

Nathaniel

McNealy

07/02/2026

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A promising future was tragically cut short for Nathaniel McNealy, an 18-year-old Black male from Louisville, Kentucky, who was fatally shot in the early morning hours of October 1, 2016. McNealy was in Lexington visiting friends who were attending the University of Kentucky. Just before 2 a.m., Lexington police were dispatched to a townhouse on Unity Drive following reports of gunfire.

Upon their arrival, officers discovered a chaotic scene as a large party was taking place. McNealy was ...
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  • WLKY: Family members remember Louisville teenager killed at Lexington party
  • One dead after Lexington shooting early Saturday morning
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    Has anyone else heard about the witness who mentioned seeing a dark sedan speeding away from Unity D... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about those who were at the party that night on Unity Drive. In such situation... ...Read More
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