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LaVon Drake II

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Aug 21, 2018

Victim Details

LaVon Drake II

Male

Indianapolis

IN

2018-08-21

24

LaVon

Drake II

07/11/2026

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In a senseless act of violence that cut a life short, 24-year-old LaVon Drake II was killed on August 21, 2018, in Indianapolis, Indiana. A hardworking man, Drake was employed as a manager and delivery driver for a local Papa John's. On that tragic evening, he wasn't even scheduled to work but had gone in to help his colleagues. This act of dedication would unfortunately place him in the path of a calculated and cold-blooded crime.

The plan to rob a delivery driver was allegedly orchestra ...
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  • FOX59: IMPD: Male found shot to death on far east side, suspect in custody
  • Indianapolis crime: 3 men killed just hours apart - IndyStar
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    I’ve been thinking about LaVon Drake II’s friends and family and how they must feel knowing he w... ...Read More
    12/18/2024
    I've been reflecting on the role LaVon's manager played in this entire situation. It's notable how q... ...Read More
    08/27/2024
    I just can't get over how senseless this all is. LaVon seemed like such a hardworking young man with... ...Read More
    08/01/2023
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