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Darryl Mckinney

Case from Gary, IN dated Apr 21, 2009

Victim Details

Darryl Mckinney

Male

Black / African American

Gary

IN

2009-04-21

19

Darryl

Mckinney

07/09/2026

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In the spring of 2009, the life of a promising young man, Darryl McKinney, was tragically cut short in Gary, Indiana. A 19-year-old Black male, McKinney was known for his compassionate and talented nature. He had attended both Westside and Roosevelt High Schools and was employed at the Gary Railcats Stadium. His death on April 21, 2009, was the result of a violent crime, specifically gun violence, that left his family, friends, and the community in mourning.

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  • nwitimes.com: 'Hero' shot dead in Gary
  • nwitimes.com: Gary woman despairs in unsolved shooting death of son
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