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Andreas “Noodles” DeJesus

Death by Force
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Andreas “Noodles” DeJesus, a 19-year-old from Detroit, Michigan, was tragically shot and killed on May 4, 2014, during the annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Southwest Detroit. The incident occurred amidst a large crowd gathered to celebrate Mexican culture. According to reports, a fight broke out, leading to gunfire that abruptly halted the parade. DeJesus was shot once in the chest and succumbed to his injuries shortly after being transported to a nearby hospital.

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    Victim Details

    Andreas “Noodles” DeJesus

    Male

    Black / African American

    Detroit

    MI

    2014-05-04

    19

    Andreas

    “Noodles” DeJesus

    11/18/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact this tragedy has had on the Cinco de Mayo celebrations i... ...Read More
    03/04/2024
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    02/09/2023
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