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On January 14, 1987, the life of Robert Clay Sumner, a 26-year-old male, was tragically cut short in Detroit, Michigan. He became a victim of the gun violence that plagued the city during a particularly turbulent era. The incident occurred during the winter of 1987, a year that saw a significant number of homicides in Detroit, contributing to the city's struggle with violent crime during that decade.

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Victim Details

Robert Sumner

Male

Detroit

MI

1987-01-14

26

Robert

Sumner

12/21/2025