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Nicholaus D. Scroggins II

Death by Force
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Nicholaus D. Scroggins II, a 14-year-old from Fort Wayne, Indiana, tragically lost his life on June 21, 2016. Nicholaus, affectionately known as "Lil Nick," was a bright and active student at Miami Middle School, where he excelled academically and participated in sports like football and basketball. His untimely death was the result of a targeted shooting that occurred around 4:20 a.m. on Lillie Street in Fort Wayne. The Allen County Coroner's Office confirmed that Nicholaus died from gunshot wo ...Read More
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  • Legacy.com: NICHOLAUS SCROGGINS Obituary (2016) - Fort Wayne, IN - Fort Wayne Newspapers
  • https://www.wane.com/news/victim-killed-in-overnight-shooting-idd-as-14-year-old-boy/
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    Victim Details

    Nicholaus D. Scroggins II

    Male

    Black / African American

    Fort-wayne

    IN

    2016-06-21

    14

    Nicholaus

    D. Scroggins II

    11/21/2025

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    June 21st, 2016, still brings a heavy feeling to many of us in the Fort Wayne community. I've been t... ...Read More
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