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Lawrence Leslie McDonald Jr.

Case from Lansing, MI dated May 09, 2018

Victim Details

Lawrence Leslie McDonald Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Lansing

MI

2018-05-09

27

Lawrence

Leslie McDonald Jr.

07/03/2026

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On the morning of May 9, 2018, the life of 27-year-old Lawrence Leslie McDonald Jr. was tragically cut short in a violent encounter in Lansing, Michigan. A lifelong resident of the city, McDonald was a father to eight children and was known for his love of basketball, having played for Eastern High School, where he graduated. He also attended Lansing Community College. Those who knew him remembered his kind heart and beautiful smile.

The incident unfolded at a home on Cleveland Street, wh ...
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  • Lansing State Journal: Kalamazoo man charged in fatal shooting Wednesday in Lansing
  • WLNS: BREAKING: Lansing Police investigate shooting
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