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Curshawn Terrell

Case from Lansing, MI dated Dec 31, 2022

Victim Details

Curshawn Terrell

Male

Black / African American

Lansing

MI

2022-12-31

40

Curshawn

Terrell

07/07/2026

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Curshawn Lamont Terrell, a 40-year-old Black male, was a respected and beloved music producer in the Lansing, Michigan music scene. Known professionally as 'Kaz' or 'LaKaz Drumatik,' he was a father, son, brother, and mentor to many aspiring artists. His life was tragically cut short on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2022, in a senseless act of violence that shook the local community.

On that evening, Curshawn Terrell was at his recording studio, 51 Sessions, located in the basement of a bu ...
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  • WLNS 6 News: Man facing murder charge after Lansing Township shooting
  • WLNS 6 News: Fatal shooting victim ‘Kaz’ remembered for being ‘one of a kind’
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    I've been following the case of Curshawn Terrell, and something that stands out to me—all of this ... ...Read More
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    It’s been a few months since Kaz's tragic passing, and I still find myself thinking about the imme... ...Read More
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