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Leandre Lane

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Apr 07, 2019

Victim Details

Leandre Lane

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2019-04-07

17

Leandre

Lane

07/08/2026

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Leandre Lane, a 17-year-old Black male from Indianapolis, Indiana, was a beloved teenager known to his family and friends as 'Lil Dre.' A student who had attended Indianapolis Lighthouse Charter School East and Paramount School of Excellence, he was remembered for his cheerful personality, his love for spiritual dance, and his passion for basketball, often cheering for the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks. His life was tragically cut short on the afternoon of Sunday, April 7, 2019, during ...
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  • Indianapolis Star: 'He was always happy': Teen shot to death on Indianapolis' far east side honored at vigil
  • Indiana Daily Student: 7 dead after 24 hours of weekend gun violence in Indianapolis area
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