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Erick Jerome Berry Jr.

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the summer of 2021, the life of a vibrant 12-year-old boy from Lawton, Oklahoma, was tragically cut short. Erick Jerome Berry Jr., a Black male known for his joyful spirit and a smile that could light up any room, was fatally shot on July 19, 2021, and succumbed to his injuries the following day. Erick was a boy full of endless energy, remembered for his love of sports, playing on his PlayStation, and his playful antics that brought laughter to those around him. He had a particular fondness f ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Erick Jerome Berry Jr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Lawton

    OK

    2021-07-19

    12

    Erick

    Jerome Berry Jr.

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been following the community's reaction to the sentencing in Erick's case? I've been... ...Read More
    05/22/2024
    I can't stop thinking about Erick's family and the unbearable pain they must be dealing with every s... ...Read More
    04/15/2024
    In light of the recent posts about Erick Berry Jr.'s tragic death, I wanted to share a few thoughts ... ...Read More
    01/31/2024
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