Deaths by Force on April 1

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Adan Favila

Male, age 54 · New Site, Mississippi

Killed Apr 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the small community of New Site, Mississippi, a quiet country road became the scene of a somber discovery. Inside a home on County Road 4141, the body of 54-year-old Adan Equiarts Favila was found. Known to locals as 'Durango,' Favila's life had been…

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Trevor Szalai

Male, age 20 · Las Vegas, New Mexico

Killed Apr 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

Trevor L. Szalai, a 20-year-old White/Caucasian man, was killed on April 1, 2025, in a shooting outside Las Vegas, New Mexico. Shortly after 1:30 p.m., New Mexico State Police officers were dispatched to 5 Prairie Hill Road after receiving a report that…

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Jessica Hoyle

Female, age 31 · Bronx, New York

Killed Apr 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the Williamsbridge neighborhood of the Bronx, a 31-year-old first-grade teacher named Jessica Hoyle was found shot to death in her home on Mickle Avenue on April 1, 2025. Police responded to a 911 call about an assault in progress just after 11 p.m. and…

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Arthur Lee Gilmore

Male, age 65 · Greensboro, North Carolina

Killed Apr 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

Arthur Lee Gilmore, a 65-year-old African American man, was tragically shot and killed in his Greensboro, North Carolina, apartment on the night of April 1, 2025. Gilmore was a well-respected member of the Collins Grove United Methodist Church, where he had…

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Bernice Pender

Female, age 69 · Youngsville, North Carolina

Killed Apr 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

Bernice Pender, a 69-year-old woman from Youngsville, North Carolina, tragically lost her life in a drive-by shooting on the night of April 1, 2025. The incident occurred at a residence along Bert Winston Road, leaving her family and community in shock and…

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Travis Cummings

Male, age 37 · Red Springs, North Carolina

Killed Apr 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

Travis Chandler Cummings, a 37-year-old male from Red Springs, North Carolina, tragically lost his life following a shooting incident on April 1, 2025. Authorities from the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire in the vicinity of…

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Charles Shanklin

Male, age 18 · Cleveland, Ohio

Killed Apr 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

Charles Shanklin, an 18-year-old male from Shaker Heights, Ohio, tragically lost his life on April 1, 2025, following a shooting incident inside the Shaker Heights Public Library. The event unfolded in the late afternoon, around 4:45 p.m., when authorities…

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Johnny Ray Wilson

Male · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Killed Apr 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

Johnny Ray Wilson was fatally shot in the early hours of April 1, 2025, in Pittsburgh’s Homewood North neighborhood. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Monticello Street, where Wilson was found outside his vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds to the neck…

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Tariq Duncan

Male, age 32 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Apr 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

Tariq Duncan, a 32-year-old Black male, was found shot in a parking lot on the 7000 block of Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia's Roxborough neighborhood on the night of April 1, 2025. At approximately 9:22 p.m., Philadelphia Police officers responded to reports of…

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Cody Bell

Male, age 35 · Helotes, Texas

Killed Apr 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

Cody Bell, a 35-year-old male, tragically lost his life on April 1, 2025, in Helotes, Texas, following a violent altercation at his workplace, a phone repair store. Bell, described by friends and family as a loyal and compassionate individual, was working as…

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Daquell Collins

Male, age 6 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Killed Apr 1, 2025 · 1 year ago

Daquell Collins was a 6-year-old Black/African American male from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, affectionately known by his family as “King.” On the night of April 1, 2025, Daquell was inside the family home in the 4200 block of North 51st Boulevard, near 51st Street…

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Faustin Isaiah Egalis

Male, age 27 · Fort-pierce, Florida

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On April 1, 2024, a fatal shooting occurred in Fort Pierce, Florida, resulting in the death of 27-year-old Faustin Isaiah Egalis. The incident took place at around 8:28 p.m. in the 1200 block of North 16th Street. When Fort Pierce Police officers arrived at…

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Makel Jones

Male, age 19 · Augusta, Georgia

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

In Augusta, Georgia, a young Black man's life was tragically cut short in an act of violence that stemmed from him defending his sister. Nineteen-year-old Makel Jones was a father to a one-year-old boy and an active member of his community, known for his time…

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Dwayne Cook, Jr.

Male, age 35 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

Dwayne Avery Cook Jr., affectionately known as "Waynie," "Wayne Wayne," "Weezy," and "Big Fella," was born on December 4, 1988, in Chicago, Illinois, to Felicia Pointer and Dwayne Avery Cook Sr. He was the eldest of five siblings. Dwayne accepted Christ as…

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Jonathan William

Male, age 21 · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the early hours of a Monday morning, on April 1, 2024, the life of 21-year-old Jonathan William was cut short by gunfire in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The fatal incident unfolded around 1:45 a.m. in the 2800 block of 68th Avenue, where William and another…

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Christian Collier

Male, age 19 · Beachwood, Ohio

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

Christian Collier, a 19-year-old from Beachwood, Ohio, tragically lost his life to gun violence on April 1, 2024. His death has raised significant concern within the community, highlighting ongoing issues related to gun violence in the area. The incident has…

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Lakeyshia Timmons

Female, age 42 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On a tragic Monday morning, April 1, 2024, the life of Lakeyshia Timmons, a 42-year-old Black/African American mother of eight, was cut short in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Just after returning home from dropping her youngest children off at school, Timmons was…

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Devron Tyler

Male, age 17 · Baltimore, Maryland

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the spring of 2024, the city of Baltimore was once again confronted with the tragedy of youth violence when 17-year-old Devron Tyler, a Black/African American male, was killed. On the evening of Monday, April 1, 2024, gunshots shattered the bustling…

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Braxton Dykstra

Male, age 5 · Newaygo, Michigan

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the small community of Newaygo, Michigan, a day of family togetherness turned into a scene of unimaginable tragedy. On April 1, 2024, five-year-old Braxton Dykstra, a young male, lost his life in a devastating incident that would ripple through his family…

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Dominique Williams

Male, age 15 · Saginaw, Michigan

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

In Saginaw, Michigan, a promising young life was cut short in a tragic incident that unfolded within the walls of a home where no adults were present. Dominique Deshawn Williams, a 15-year-old male, died on April 1, 2024, from a gunshot wound. The vibrant…

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Accardo Willis

Male, age 42 · Greenwood, Mississippi

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On a spring afternoon in Greenwood, Mississippi, a burst of gunfire ended the life of a local resident. Accardo Willis, a 42-year-old Black man, was standing in front of a house at 118 Vardaman Street on Monday, April 1, 2024. The location was just across the…

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Christopher Dylan Vinson

Male, age 28 · Charleston, Missouri

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

In early April 2024, a grim discovery was made in rural Mississippi County, Missouri, that launched a homicide investigation into the death of a local resident. On April 6, the remains of Christopher Dylan Vinson, a 28-year-old White male, were found…

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Domonique A. McGeachy

Female, age 38 · Kansas-city, Missouri

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

In a tragic turn of events that shattered a family, 38-year-old Domonique A. McGeachy, a Black female, was found dead in her Kansas City, Missouri, home on April 1, 2024. A loving mother and a U.S. Army veteran who served as a nurse, her life was cut short in…

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Jerel D. McGeachy Jr

Male, age 12 · Kansas-city, Missouri

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On April 1, 2024, the community of Kansas City, Missouri, was shaken by a tragic discovery at a residence in the Northland neighborhood. Officers from the Kansas City Police Department arrived at a home on the 8300 block of Northwest 90th Street around 9:45…

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William Ball

Male, age 40 · Elizabethtown, New York

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the early morning hours of April 1, 2024, the community of Elizabethtown, New York, was disturbed by an act of violence that resulted in the death of 40-year-old William E. Ball of Port Henry. State Police responded to a report of a shooting on Lincoln…

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Deavon Maultsby

Male, age 28 · Lumberton, North Carolina

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On April 1, 2024, 28-year-old Deavon Dashon Maultsby, known as "Webbie," was fatally shot on Regan Church Road in Lumberton, North Carolina. Following the incident, Maultsby was transported by private vehicle to UNC Southeastern Medical Center, where he…

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Christian Disla

Male, age 19 · Reading, Pennsylvania

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On April 1, 2024, at approximately 8 p.m., 19-year-old Christian Disla was fatally shot on the 1300 block of Muhlenberg Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. Responding to reports of gunfire, police and emergency medical services found Disla with a gunshot wound…

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Jeremyah Pollard

Male, age 16 · Braddock, Pennsylvania

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On April 1, 2024, 16-year-old Jeramyah Jerome Pollard of North Braddock, Pennsylvania, tragically lost his life in a shooting incident. The event occurred around 7:50 p.m. near the intersection of Margaretta and Pitcairn streets in Braddock. According to…

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Daniel V Benitez

Male, age 15 · Jacksonville, Texas

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On April 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Texas, 15-year-old Daniel V. Benitez tragically lost his life to gun violence. The incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. in the 2000 block of South Jackson Street, where Daniel and his 17-year-old brother, Jesus V. Benitez…

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Derek Rene Rodriguez

Male, age 33 · Taft, Texas

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

Derek Rene Rodriguez, a 33-year-old man from Taft, Texas, tragically died on April 1, 2024, under circumstances that have garnered significant attention. According to law enforcement, Rodriguez was found unresponsive in his home, and initial reports suggested…

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Francisco Eduardo Gonzalez

Male, age 73 · San-antonio, Texas

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On April 1, 2024, 73-year-old Francisco Eduardo Gonzalez was tragically lost to gun violence in San Antonio, Texas. His passing was noted on GunMemorial.org, a platform that commemorates victims of gun-related incidents. An obituary for Francisco, published…

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Jesus Ortega

Male, age 61 · San-antonio, Texas

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On April 1, 2024, 61-year-old Jesus Mares Ortega was fatally shot in a drive-by incident at his residence on West French Place in San Antonio, Texas. The tragedy unfolded shortly after 5 a.m. when Ortega returned home after taking his wife to work. As he…

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Luis Alfredo Pachecho

Male, age 34 · Houston, Texas

Killed Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago

On April 1, 2024, 34-year-old Luis Alfredo Pachecho was found deceased in Houston, Texas. The circumstances surrounding his death prompted an immediate investigation by local law enforcement. Authorities have not publicly disclosed specific details regarding…

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Kamaree Shondale Phillips

Male, age 17 · Burmingham, Alabama

Killed Apr 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

Kamaree Shondale Phillips, a 17-year-old Black/African American male, spent the first part of his life rooted in Birmingham, growing up with big plans and the kind of pull that made friends and family describe him as deeply loved. Born December 8, 2005, he…

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Aaron Earl Ham

Male, age 52 · North Pole, Alaska

Killed Apr 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

Aaron Earl Ham was a 52-year-old white man who was shot and killed at his home in North Pole, Alaska, on April 1, 2023. He was the stepfather of Logan Alvin Bruce. On the night of the incident, Alaska State Troopers received a 911 call at 9:06 p.m. reporting…

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Isaiah Munoz

Male, age 26 · Phoenix, Arizona

Killed Apr 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the late hours of a Saturday night in Phoenix, Arizona, a heated discussion outside a Walgreens pharmacy at the intersection of 51st Avenue and Baseline Road took a fatal turn. On April 1, 2023, 26-year-old Isaiah Munoz, a Hispanic male, was involved in a…

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Shakuir Rhaiheem Gipson

Male, age 25 · Des Moines, Iowa

Killed Apr 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

On a spring afternoon in Des Moines, Iowa, the life of a young Black / African American man, Shakuir Rhaiheem Gipson, was tragically cut short. On April 1, 2023, at approximately 2:40 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the 1200 block of 6th…

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Erika Monique Thornton

Female, age 36 · Aurora, Colorado

Killed Apr 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

On the evening of April 1, 2023, Erika Monique Thornton, a 36-year-old female, was found shot in Aurora, Colorado. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. near a King Soopers at East 6th Avenue and Del Mar Circle. A neighbor discovered her bleeding and flagged…

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D’Andre Dakwon Gaspard

Male, age 26 · Miami, Florida

Killed Apr 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

D’Andre Dakwon Gaspard, a 26-year-old individual, lost his life to gun violence on April 1, 2023, in Miami, Florida. The incident occurred in the city of Miami, marking a tragic end to his young life. Gaspard was born on January 10, 1996, and at the time of…

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Mayke Vogel

Male, age 16 · Jacksonville, Florida

Killed Apr 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

Makye Vogel, a 16-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida, was fatally shot on the morning of April 1, 2023, outside an apartment complex on Old Baymeadows Road. The incident occurred after he attended a birthday party at The Avenues apartment complex in the…

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Martell Hall Jr.

Male, age 19 · Louisville, Kentucky

Killed Apr 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the spring of 2023, the life of Martell Hall Jr., a 19-year-old Black male from Louisville, Kentucky, was tragically cut short. On the evening of April 1st, police responded to a call in the Russell neighborhood. There, near a KFC, they discovered Hall…

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Angel Leanne Thompson Smith

Female, age 31 · Slidell, Louisiana

Killed Apr 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the quiet community of Slidell, Louisiana, a heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded, leaving a family shattered and a community in mourning. Angel Leanne Thompson Smith, a 31-year-old woman, lost her life on April 1, 2023, in a devastating act of violence that…

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Olivia Nash

Female, age 40 · Lake-providence, Louisiana

Killed Apr 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the small community of Lake Providence, Louisiana, a welfare check on a quiet Saturday afternoon unveiled a tragedy that left residents in shock. On April 1, 2023, the East Carroll Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Keene…

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Curtis Smith

Male, age 18 · Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Apr 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the early hours of April 1, 2023, the life of 18-year-old Curtis Smith, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short in Las Vegas, Nevada. The incident began at approximately 2:20 a.m. when Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers…

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Magdalena Mercado

Female, age 43 · North Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Apr 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

In a tragic turn of events on April 1, 2023, Magdalena Mercado, a 43-year-old Hispanic female, was found deceased in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Her body was discovered on a Saturday afternoon in a desert lot on her property located on the 600 block of East…

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Mack Ray Lil Mack

Male, age 31 · Cincinnati, Ohio

Killed Apr 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

Mack Ray "Lil Mack" Dorsey Brashers III, age 31, lost his life to gun violence on April 1, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The incident occurred in the city, though specific details about the location or circumstances of the shooting have not been provided in the…

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Francisco Simon Tanajara

Male, age 38 · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Killed Apr 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

On the evening of April 1, 2023, Francisco Simon Tanajara, a 38-year-old Hispanic male, was fatally shot at the Whiskey Barrel Saloon located at 4120 Newcastle Road in southwest Oklahoma City. The incident, which occurred around 8:57 PM, escalated from an…

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Ronnie Gumz

Male, age 62 · Colby, Wisconsin

Killed Apr 1, 2023 · 3 years ago

Ronnie A. Gumz, a 62-year-old White / Caucasian male from Colby, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 1, 2023. A relative discovered Ronnie and his older brother, Daniel Gumz, 65, deceased in their shared home. The Marathon County Sheriff's Office…

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