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Abidemi Adewunmi Farotade

Death by Force
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In the early summer of 2017, the life of Abidemi Adewunmi Farotade, a 22-year-old male, was tragically cut short. On the evening of June 7th, gun violence erupted at an apartment complex in Lawton, Oklahoma, leaving Farotade dead. The incident prompted a response from local law enforcement who initiated an investigation into the shooting.

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  • Apartment complex shooting leaves man dead
  • Shooting victim identified as former CU student - Lawton - KSWO
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    Victim Details

    Abidemi Adewunmi Farotade

    Male

    Black / African American

    Lawton

    OK

    2017-06-07

    22

    Abidemi

    Adewunmi Farotade

    11/21/2025

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