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Shawn Lyons

Case from Richmond, VA dated Oct 09, 2007

Victim Details

Shawn Ray Lyons

Male

Black / African American

Richmond

VA

2007-10-09

18

Shawn

Lyons

07/06/2026

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In the autumn of 2007, the life of a young Richmond, Virginia resident was tragically cut short. Shawn Ray Lyons, an 18-year-old male, died on October 9, 2007. His death was the result of gun violence, a fact noted by online memorials dedicated to victims of such acts. Known to his friends and family as 'Snoop,' Shawn's passing left a void in the lives of his loved ones.

Following his death, funeral services were held, and he was laid to rest in a local cemetery. His obituary remembered h ...
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  • Legacy.com: Shawn Lyons Obituary (2007) - Richmond, VA - Richmond Times-Dispatch
  • List of "2007" Murders in Richmond and Surrounding Counties
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