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Ryan Nelson, a 21-year-old from Detroit, Michigan, tragically lost his life on November 30, 2018. He was visiting the New Russell Creative Center in Detroit with his cousin, Garrett Cornwell, when the incident occurred. Ryan died from multiple gunshot wounds, while Garrett was seriously injured but survived.
The events leading to Ryan's death were part of a drug deal gone wrong. Marcus Beri, a 27-year-old from Southfield, was initially charged with the murder of Ryan Nelson and the atte ...Read More
The events leading to Ryan's death were part of a drug deal gone wrong. Marcus Beri, a 27-year-old from Southfield, was initially charged with the murder of Ryan Nelson and the atte ...Read More
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Ryan Nelson
Male
White / Caucasian
Detroit
MI
2018-11-30
21
Ryan
Nelson
11/23/2025







