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Tyrus Walker

Case from Detroit, MI dated Feb 08, 2022

Victim Details

Tyrus Walker

Male

Black / African American

Detroit

MI

2022-02-08

50

Tyrus

Walker

07/07/2026

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In the quiet cold of a Detroit winter, a sense of unease settled over a west side neighborhood. On February 8, 2022, the discovery of two lives tragically cut short would send ripples of sorrow through the community. Tyrus Durell Walker, a 50-year-old man, was found deceased, a victim of gun violence. He was not alone; alongside him was 45-year-old Shantel Owens, who had also been fatally shot. While some initial news reports mistakenly identified the second victim as a male, memorial pages and ...
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  • Obituary for Tyrus Durell Walker | Andrews Funeral Home
  • Legacy.com: Tyrus Durell Walker Obituary (2022)
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    Does anyone remember Tyrus Walker's memorial service last year at Andrews Funeral Home? It's tough n... ...Read More
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