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Anthony Tolson

Case from Detroit, MI dated Dec 24, 2015

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Anthony Tolson

Male

Detroit

MI

2015-12-24

33

Anthony

Tolson

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On a cold Christmas Eve in Detroit, Michigan, the life of 33-year-old Anthony Tolson, a gifted male musician, was tragically cut short in a senseless act of violence. Tolson, a celebrated bassist who had toured with prominent artists like Ne-Yo and appeared on national television, had just finished playing at a church service. He was on his way to his mother's house, his vehicle filled with Christmas presents for his three young children, when he was ambushed at the intersection of Gratiot Avenu ...
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  • Bass Player Killed Following Church Service In Detroit; Carjackers Make Off With SUV Full Of Christmas Presents
  • Vigil honors bass player killed in carjacking - Detroit Free Press
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    I can't stop thinking about the impact Anthony Tolson's death had on the Detroit music scene and his... ...Read More
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    I keep thinking about Anthony Tolson's incredible talent and how his music touched so many lives. It... ...Read More
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