Death by Force

James Powell

Male, age 18 · Gary, Indiana

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

In the summer of 2015, a wave of violence gripped the city of Gary, Indiana, and in its midst, the life of 18-year-old James Powell was tragically cut short. On August 6th, what should have been a normal day became a scene of horror in the 1100 block of Lane…

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Raymond Washington-Whitehead

Male, age 18 · Gary, Indiana

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

In the summer of 2015, a wave of violence gripped the city of Gary, Indiana. On the morning of August 6th, the residents of the 1100 block of Lane Street were jolted by the sound of gunfire. When police arrived at the scene shortly before noon, they…

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Damion Green

Male, age 24 · Denmark, South Carolina

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

In the late summer of 2015, the community of Denmark, South Carolina, was shaken by the tragic death of 24-year-old Damion Melvin Green. A Black male, Green was a senior at Voorhees College, looking forward to his future. On August 6, 2015, he was found shot…

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Julian Kilgore

Male, age 23 · Apple-valley, California

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

Julian Kilgore, a 23-year-old music producer from Apple Valley, California, was tragically killed on August 6, 2015, during a residential robbery. Kilgore, known for his musical talents and his stage name JB Yung Majick, was shot and killed in his home. His…

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Ray Allen Saiter

Male, age 68 · Galt, California

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

Ray Allen Saiter, aged 68, was found dead on August 6, 2015, in Galt, California, in what authorities determined to be a murder-suicide. The incident occurred at a residence on Lyonia Drive, where Saiter lived with his girlfriend, Kimberly Ann Weigant. On the…

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Jerome Antonio Bennett

Male, age 40 · Jacksonville, Florida

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

Jerome Antonio Bennett, aged 40, passed away on August 6, 2015, in Jacksonville, Florida. His death was a significant event in the local community, leading to an outpouring of grief and condolences from friends and family. The funeral service for Jerome was…

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Anthony Costner

Male, age 24 · Powder-springs, Georgia

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

In the early morning hours of August 6, 2015, a grim discovery was made in Powder Springs, Georgia, when a passerby noticed a car that had come to rest in a ditch. Inside the vehicle were 24-year-old Anthony Joseph Costner and his 22-year-old wife, Catherine.…

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Catherine Costner

Female, age 22 · Powder-springs, Georgia

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

In the quiet community of Powder Springs, Georgia, a grim discovery was made in the early morning hours of August 6, 2015. A red Pontiac Grand Am was found in a ditch off Parks Drive, and inside, a scene of tragedy unfolded. Twenty-two-year-old Catherine…

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Michael Bemus

Male, age 65 · Marietta, Georgia

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

In the early morning hours of August 6, 2015, 65-year-old Michael Bemus, a well-regarded taxi driver from Austell, Georgia, was found deceased in his vehicle outside the Allround Suites hotel on Northwest Parkway in Marietta. A 911 call shortly before 3 a.m.…

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Tellias Welborn

Male, age 23 · Stone-mountain, Georgia

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

In the summer of 2015, the life of 23-year-old Tellias Welborn, an African American male, was tragically cut short in Stone Mountain, Georgia. On August 6th, he was found deceased from a gunshot wound on a section of Biffle Road. Known for his compassionate…

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Briona O. White

Female, age 22 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

Briona O. White, a 22-year-old African American woman, was tragically shot and killed on August 6, 2015, in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Briona was a promising student at Kansas State University, where she was studying to become an…

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Kimberly McKay Watters

Female, age 26 · Galesburg, Illinois

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

Kimberly McKay Watters, a 26-year-old woman from Galesburg, IL, was found dead on August 7, 2015, outside her apartment. Her body was discovered in a narrow alley between the Bell Efficiency Apartments and a small strip mall. The cause of death was determined…

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Paul King

Male, age 51 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

Paul J. King, a 51-year-old African American man, was tragically shot to death on August 6, 2015, in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood. The incident occurred near his home, where he was found with gunshot wounds to his chest and back. The Cook County medical…

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Sherrain House

Female, age 29 · East-saint-louis, Illinois

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

On August 6, 2015, Sherrain T. House, a 29-year-old African American woman, was tragically shot multiple times while in the backyard of a residence located at 711 North 22nd Street in East St. Louis, Illinois. The incident occurred at approximately 11:01 PM.…

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William Drake

Male, age 20 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

William Drake, a 20-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on August 6, 2015, in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, IL. The incident occurred near an alley in the 500 block of West 109th Street, just before sunset. Residents…

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David Scott Shropshire

Male, age 32 · Reidsville, North Carolina

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

David Scott Shropshire, a 32-year-old male from Reidsville, North Carolina, died suddenly on August 6, 2015. He was born on October 11, 1982, in Rockingham County. Shropshire was a loving father, son, and brother, known for his kind heart and trust in others.…

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Allen Troyer

Male, age 21 · Smicksburg, Pennsylvania

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

Allen Troyer, a 21-year-old Amish man from Smicksburg, Pennsylvania, tragically died on August 6, 2015, due to an accidental shooting. According to reports, Allen was accidentally shot by his 12-year-old cousin while they were in the northern Indiana County’s…

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Deborah Lynn Lemarr

Female, age 54 · Maryville, Tennessee

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

On a Thursday morning in August 2015, 54-year-old Deborah Lynn Lemarr was arriving for her 11 a.m. shift at the Shannondale of Maryville senior living facility where she worked as a member of the dietary staff. As she walked along the sidewalk outside her…

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Reginald Ford

Male, age 36 · Nashville, Tennessee

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

In the late hours of a warm Nashville evening, the life of 36-year-old Reginald Ford was tragically cut short in an act of violence outside his own home. On August 6, 2015, Ford was the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred during an attempted robbery at…

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Roderick Jones

Male, age 32 · Dallas, Texas

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

Roderick Jones, a 32-year-old male of Black ethnicity, tragically died on August 6, 2015, in Dallas, TX. He was shot at the location of 9860 Scyene Road and later pronounced deceased at a nearby hospital. The incident was reported to Dallas Police at…

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Victor Alfonso Pacheco

Male, age 25 · West Covina, California

Killed Aug 6, 2015 · 11 years ago

In the early morning hours of Thursday, August 6, 2015, deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department were dispatched following an emergency call reporting an unresponsive man down in a residential neighborhood. When deputies arrived around 3:20…

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Jeremiah Mcgee

Male, age 18 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

Jeremiah McGee, aged 18, was killed on August 6, 2014, in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred during a period marked by significant violence across the city. The incident was part of a broader pattern of gun violence that continued to take a heavy toll on…

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Kayla Paetow

Female, age 20 · Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

Kayla Paetow, 20, a white female, died on August 6, 2014, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Obituaries published that week reported that she “died at her home,” and listed funeral services for August 11 at Turner County First Presbyterian Church near Davis with…

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Eddie Cooper Martin

Male, age 50 · Burlington, Iowa

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

In the late summer of 2014, the life of Eddie Cooper Martin, a 50-year-old Black or African American man, was tragically cut short in Burlington, Iowa. On August 6th, while sitting on his bicycle at the corner of Gunnison and Aetna streets, Martin was shot.…

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Ernest Wayne Cline

Male, age 26 · Mcgraws, West Virginia

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

Ernest Wayne Cline, a 26-year-old White man identified in obituary records as being from Oceana, West Virginia, was killed on August 6, 2014, during a confrontation at the Wyoming County home of Margaret Broyles. What began as a routine trip involving Cline…

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Christopher Dewayne Jones

Male, age 24 · Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

On August 6, 2014, a tragic incident occurred in the northeast valley of Las Vegas, Nevada, resulting in the death of 24-year-old Christopher Dewayne Jones Jr. The incident took place at an apartment located at 1750 Marion Drive, near the intersection of…

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Cesar Nunez

Male, age 17 · Kansas City, Kansas

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

In the late summer of 2014, the life of 17-year-old Cesar Eduardo Nunez was tragically cut short. On a Wednesday evening, August 6, 2014, Nunez was shot in the 300 block of South 11th Street in Kansas City, Kansas. While some accounts report his passing on…

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DAngelo Wilson

Male, age 18 · Newport, Kentucky

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

In the summer of 2014, the life of 18-year-old D'Angelo Wilson was tragically cut short in Newport, Kentucky. A recent graduate of Newport High School, Wilson was a promising young man with a bright future. He had maintained a 3.0 GPA and was diligently…

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Hollie Rowan

Female, age 31 · Janesville, Wisconsin

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

In the late summer of 2014, the community of Janesville, Wisconsin, was shaken by the tragic death of Hollie Marie Rowan, a 31-year-old Caucasian female. On the morning of August 6, 2014, a distressing call led Janesville police officers to the Rowan…

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Jean Gibson

Female · Madison, Wisconsin

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

In the summer of 2014, a tragic event unfolded in Madison, Wisconsin, involving a woman named Jean Gibson. On August 6th, the day's events would culminate in her untimely death, leaving the community in shock. The circumstances surrounding her passing were…

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Emsley Tate

Female, age 9 · Hobart, Oklahoma

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

In the small town of Hobart, Oklahoma, a young girl's bright life was tragically cut short on August 6, 2014. Emsley Paige Tate, a nine-year-old female, was a student at Hobart Elementary School who was known for her love of life. She found joy in simple…

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Gaye Keeler

Female, age 57 · Blanchard, Oklahoma

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

Gaye Keeler, a 57-year-old white woman, was a longtime Blanchard, Oklahoma resident who co-owned Gator’s Deli, a small convenience store and gas station on Highway 62, with her estranged husband, Larry Keeler. On August 6, 2014, what had once been a shared…

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Daniel Turrel Watkins

Male, age 22 · Bakersfield, California

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

On the night of August 6, 2014, a tragic incident occurred in Bakersfield, California, resulting in the death of 22-year-old Daniel Turrel Watkins. The incident took place in an apartment located in the 1700 block of Quincy Street. According to reports, two…

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Junior Alfonzo Contreras

Male, age 23 · Bakersfield, California

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

Junior Alfonzo Contreras, aged 23, was tragically killed on August 6, 2014, in a triple homicide that took place in an apartment on Quincy Street in East Bakersfield, California. Contreras, along with Zephaniah Matthews, 29, and Daniel Watkins, 22, were shot…

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Zephaniah Lee Matthews

Male, age 29 · Bakersfield, California

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

Zephaniah Lee Matthews, aged 29, tragically lost his life on August 6, 2014, in a violent incident that shocked the Bakersfield, CA community. On that fateful night, multiple masked men stormed an apartment on Quincy Street in East Bakersfield, opening fire…

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Davion Smith

Male, age 14 · Lakeland, Florida

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

Davion D. Smith, a 14-year-old African American boy from Lakeland, FL, tragically lost his life on August 6, 2014. He was shot multiple times during a gun battle and succumbed to his injuries at Lakeland Regional Medical Center later that evening. The…

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Jorge Fuentes

Female, age 28 · Miami, Florida

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

Jorge Fuentes, a 28-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically found dead on August 6, 2014, in Miami, Florida. Fuentes was discovered unresponsive at a residence on Southwest 11th Street, where he had been babysitting his live-in girlfriend's two-year-old child.…

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Adam Schrier

Female, age 37 · Duluth, Georgia

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

In the early morning hours of August 6, 2014, the quiet of a Duluth, Georgia neighborhood was shattered by a violent home invasion. Inside a rental home on Summercrest Lane, 37-year-old Adam Schrier, a male, was confronted by several armed men who burst in…

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Markeese Hodge

Male, age 27 · Columbus, Georgia

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

On an August evening in 2014, Markeese Hodge, a 27-year-old male, was fatally shot at the Cross Keys Apartments in Columbus, Georgia. The incident, which cut short Hodge's life, occurred on August 6, 2014, during a late-night gathering on the premises. His…

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Jeremiah Shaw

Male, age 19 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

Jeremiah Shaw, a 19-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 6, 2014, in Chicago, Illinois. The circumstances surrounding his death were both violent and deeply unsettling. Jeremiah was fatally shot in what appeared to be a targeted…

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Dana Miller

Female, age 47 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

In the summer of 2014, the life of 47-year-old Dana Elaine Miller was tragically cut short in what police determined to be a murder-suicide. On the evening of August 6th, authorities were called to a home in Jackson Township, a community in Butler County near…

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Leroy Powell

Male, age 15 · Duquesne, Pennsylvania

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

Leroy Powell, a 15-year-old African American male from Duquesne, Pennsylvania, tragically died on August 6, 2014. He was a ninth-grade student at West Mifflin Area High School and an active member of the Duquesne Dukes Youth Football League. Powell was also…

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Micah David Goodman

Male, age 41 · Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

Micah David Goodman Sr., a 41-year-old man from Wilkinsburg, PA, tragically lost his life on August 6, 2014. He was fatally shot on Wesley Street in Wilkinsburg. Goodman was a beloved father to Micah Goodman Jr. and Micala Madison, and he was also survived by…

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Judy Moon

Female, age 68 · Nashville, Tennessee

Killed Aug 6, 2014 · 12 years ago

In the late summer of 2014, a quiet community in Nashville, Tennessee, was unsettled by the tragic death of a 68-year-old woman, Judy Paulette Moon. On August 6, 2014, she was found deceased in her home on Clay Lick Road in Whites Creek. The circumstances of…

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Leandre Cooper

Male, age 38 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Aug 6, 2013 · 13 years ago

Leandre Cooper, age 38, was shot and killed along with his younger brother, Demetrius Cooper, age 35, on August 6, 2013, in Chicago. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning in the West Pullman neighborhood, specifically in the 100 block of…

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Demetrius Cooper

Male, age 35 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Aug 6, 2013 · 13 years ago

On August 6, 2013, Demetrius Cooper, aged 35, was tragically killed in a double shooting in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood. The incident took place early in the morning on the 100 block of East 120th Street. Demetrius and his older brother, Leandre…

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Marcos Salcido

Male, age 42 · Houston, Texas

Found Aug 6, 2013 · 13 years ago

On August 6, 2013, Marcos Salcido, age 42, was killed in Houston, Texas. His death was investigated as a homicide by the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division. The circumstances surrounding the homicide were not immediately clear, but foul play was…

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Wilson George

Male · Leesburg, Florida

Killed Aug 6, 2012 · 14 years ago

On August 6, 2012, Wilson George was shot and killed in Leesburg, Florida. The Leesburg Police Department responded to a shooting call at approximately 1:45 a.m. near 1704 Birchwood Circle. George had been out for the evening and was returning home when he…

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