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Devonne King

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the summer of 2014, a promising life was tragically cut short in Louisville, Kentucky. Devonne King, a 23-year-old male, was at his home on Terril Lane in the Newburg neighborhood on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, when his life took a violent turn. That day, a group of men broke into his residence, leading to a confrontation that ended in gunfire. King sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was rushed to University Hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries, leaving a community in mour ...Read More
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  • Man shot outside of apartment near Goldsmith Lane
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    Victim Details

    Devonne King

    Male

    Black / African American

    Louisville

    KY

    2014-08-13

    23

    Devonne

    King

    12/05/2025

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