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Raymond Lee Childs Jr.

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Jan 24, 2021

Victim Details

Raymond Lee Childs Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2021-01-24

42

Raymond

Lee Childs Jr.

07/20/2026

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On January 24, 2021, a tragic mass shooting occurred at a residence in the 3500 block of Adams Street on the northeast side of Indianapolis, Indiana, claiming the lives of nearly an entire family. Among the victims was 42-year-old male Raymond Lee Childs Jr., a father and local music producer. The incident also resulted in the deaths of his wife, Kezzie Childs, 42, their daughter Rita, 13, and their son Elijah, 18. Elijah’s 19-year-old girlfriend, Kiara Hawkins, who was days away from giving b ...
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  • The Indianapolis Star: A teen slaughtered his family, police say. The father's last words were 'I love you.'
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Indianapolis teen charged in fatal shootings of family
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