Death by Force10th anniversary

Brandi Schopper

Female, age 19 · Bend, Oregon

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

In a quiet, snow-covered neighborhood in La Pine, Oregon, the life of 19-year-old Brandi Ann Francine Schopper, a Caucasian female, was tragically cut short on December 21, 2016. The day's horrific events unfolded inside a mobile home, turning a place of…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Raymond Salaiz

Male, age 38 · Reno, Nevada

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

On a late afternoon in Reno, Nevada, on December 21, 2016, the life of 38-year-old Raymond Salaiz, a Hispanic male, came to a tragic end in an encounter with law enforcement. The events leading to this fatal outcome began to unfold around 5:18 p.m. inside the…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Fatoumatta Jallow

Female, age 23 · Madison, Wisconsin

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

Fatoumatta Jallow, a 23-year-old Black female of Gambian ethnicity, had been in the United States for less than a year with aspirations of becoming a nurse. Her life was cut short on December 21, 2016, in Madison, Wisconsin. She was at her job at REM…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Allen Counts

Male, age 23 · Hennepin, Oklahoma

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

Allen Counts, a 23-year-old white male from Hennepin, Oklahoma, grew up in the nearby town of Dougherty after being born in Pauls Valley in late December 1992. He attended Sulphur Public Schools and was rooted in the quiet routines of rural life in Garvin…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Kenneth D. Fultz

Male, age 26 · Okmulgee, Oklahoma

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the quiet town of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, the life of 26-year-old Kenneth D. Fultz, a Black/African American man, was tragically cut short on the evening of December 21, 2016. The incident, which marked the first homicide in the city for that year, unfolded at…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Swaran Singh

Male, age 48 · Brandon, Mississippi

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

On a late Wednesday evening in Brandon, Mississippi, the life of 48-year-old Swaran Singh was tragically cut short in a violent robbery. The male business owner was discovered in the storage room of his establishment, D's One Stop Food Market, located on…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Nakeama Nokes

Female, age 34 · Camden, New Jersey

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the late hours of a December night in 2016, the life of 34-year-old Nakeama Nokes, a Black/African American female, was tragically cut short in her Camden, New Jersey home. On December 21st, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the mother of four and grandmother…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Mark Gray

Male, age 37 · Newport-news, Virginia

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the days leading up to Christmas in 2016, a grim discovery was made in a Newport News, Virginia home that brought a tragic end to the life of Mark Gray. A 37-year-old White male, Gray was found deceased in what authorities would later determine to be a…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Kenneth Suttner

Male, age 17 · Glasgow, Missouri

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the small town of Glasgow, Missouri, the life of 17-year-old Kenneth Suttner came to a tragic end on December 21, 2016. The male teenager died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his rural home, a final act in the face of what was described as…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Alton Mills

Male, age 22 · Panama-city, Florida

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

Alton Ash'won Mills, a 22-year-old African American male from Panama City, Florida, tragically lost his life on December 21, 2016. Alton, affectionately known as "Boo," was a beloved member of his community, remembered for his constant smile and generous…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Ramon Antonio Anderson

Male, age 37 · Jacksonville, Florida

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

Ramon Antonio Anderson, a 37-year-old man from Jacksonville, Florida, was tragically killed in a shooting on December 21, 2016. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Catoma Street in the Wesconnett area, where Anderson's body was discovered in the yard of a…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Joshua DeBerry

Male, age 35 · Savannah, Georgia

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the winter of 2016, a dispute over a business transaction in Savannah, Georgia, turned fatal, ending the life of 35-year-old Joshua Ray DeBerry. On the morning of Wednesday, December 21, police responded to a call in the 400 block of East 49th Street…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Alaysia Bennett

Female, age 19 · Springfield, Illinois

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

Alaysia Monique Bennett, a 19-year-old African American woman from Springfield, Illinois, tragically lost her life on December 21, 2016. Alaysia was sitting in a car with three other individuals, including a 3-year-old girl, in the Georgetown Townhomes…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Darius Minter

Male, age 36 · Midlothian, Illinois

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

Darius Minter, a 36-year-old African American man from Midlothian, IL, tragically lost his life on December 21, 2016. He was fatally shot while sitting in his car in an apartment complex parking lot at 147th Street and Turner Avenue. Minter was warming up his…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Jason Johnson

Male, age 34 · San-antonio, Texas

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 21, 2016, in San Antonio, Texas, a 34-year-old Hispanic male named Jason Johnson was found deceased under circumstances that have not been publicly detailed. Despite thorough investigations by local law enforcement, specific information regarding…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Rogelio Mulato Colorado

Male, age 45 · Dallas, Texas

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

Rogelio Mulato Colorado, a 45-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on December 21, 2016, in Dallas, Texas. He was found shot and lying on the side of the road in the 3200 block of Mountain Creek Parkway. Despite efforts to save him, Rogelio…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Khachik Surmabukhian

Male, age 65 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

Khachik Surmabukhian was 65 years old when he died on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, in Northridge, in the San Fernando Valley. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, he died after sustaining blunt force trauma at 18707 Roscoe Boulevard.…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Jahnell Sykes

Male, age 21 · Oakland, California

Found Dec 21, 2011 · 15 years ago

Jahnell Sykes, a 21-year-old resident of Oakland, was shot and killed on December 21, 2011, on the 2600 block of 109th Avenue in East Oakland. His death was one of 110 homicides reported in Oakland that year, a grim statistic that marked an increase in…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Charles E Williams

Male, age 46 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Dec 21, 2011 · 15 years ago

Charles E. Williams, age 46, was fatally shot on December 21, 2011, in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. The incident occurred on a sidewalk, adding to the growing concerns about public safety in this area, which has been known for its struggle with…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Dameone Suggs

Male, age 40 · Baltimore, Maryland

Killed Dec 21, 2011 · 15 years ago

On a cold December day in Baltimore, Maryland, the life of Dameone Suggs Sr. came to a sudden and violent end. It was Wednesday, December 21, 2011, when the 40-year-old man became a victim of homicide in the 2500 block of West Pratt Street. Information…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Mujahed Badruddeen

Male, age 56 · Columbus, Ohio

Found Dec 21, 2011 · 15 years ago

On December 21, 2011, Mujahed Badruddeen, a 56-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, died under circumstances that were eventually ruled a homicide. Originally named Donald Lynn Gordon, Badruddeen had changed his name, possibly for personal or religious…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Christian Papay

Male, age 39 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Found Dec 21, 2011 · 15 years ago

Christian Papay, a 39-year-old male, was killed on December 21, 2011, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The circumstances of his death, like many homicides in the area at the time, were part of a broader pattern of violence in Allegheny County, where the majority…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Cortaviz Green

Male, age 6 · Nashville, Tennessee

Killed Dec 21, 2011 · 15 years ago

A deep sadness fell over the family of Cortaviz Green, a six-year-old African American boy, when he died on December 21, 2011, in Nashville, Tennessee. The young boy's life was tragically cut short, leaving his parents, Latorya Ussery and Marvin Green, to…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Jessie Shepherd

Male, age 24 · Houston, Texas

Found Dec 21, 2011 · 15 years ago

Jessie Shepherd, aged 24, was fatally shot on December 21, 2011, in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred at a residence located in the 2200 block of Briley Street near Webster, southeast of downtown Houston. According to reports from the Houston Police…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Victor Nunez

Male, age 53 · Houston, Texas

Found Dec 21, 2011 · 15 years ago

On December 21, 2011, the city of Houston, Texas, was touched by the life and subsequent passing of Victor Nunez, a 53-year-old Hispanic male. While specific details surrounding his death remain limited, the impact of his loss resonates deeply within the…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

David Andrew Grant

Male, age 18 · Ovid, Michigan

Killed Dec 21, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the small town of Ovid, Michigan, a life was tragically cut short in December of 2011. David Andrew Grant, an 18-year-old male, passed away on December 21st of that year. A recent graduate of Ovid-Elsie High School, he was known for his involvement in…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Edward Richardson

Male, age 33 · Aiken, South Carolina

Killed Dec 21, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the winter of 2011, the community of Aiken, South Carolina, was shaken by the loss of one of its own. Master Public Safety Officer Edward Scott 'Scotty' Richardson, a 33-year-old male, died from gunshot wounds sustained during a traffic stop on the evening…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Arnulfo Crispin

Male, age 25 · Lakeland, Florida

Killed Dec 21, 2011 · 15 years ago

Officer Arnulfo Crispin, a 25-year-old member of the Lakeland Police Department, tragically lost his life in the line of duty on December 21, 2011. The incident occurred on the night of December 18, 2011, when Officer Crispin was patrolling near Crystal Grove…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Rachel Johnson

Female, age 22 · Detroit, Michigan

Killed Dec 21, 2006 · 20 years ago

On December 21, 2006, in a home on Dean Street on the east side of Detroit, a tragic series of events unfolded, culminating in the deaths of 22-year-old Rachel Johnson and her mother, Nelda Grant. The young woman, a student at Macomb County Community College…

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Death by Force25th anniversary

Bernard Cockerham

Male, age 30 · Elkhart, Indiana

Killed Dec 21, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the early morning hours of December 21, 2001, tragedy struck the life of 30-year-old Bernard Cockerham, a Black male resident of Elkhart, Indiana. At his home located at 2656 Morton Avenue, an unknown assailant or assailants forcibly gained entry. During…

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Death by Force25th anniversary

Sindy Melissa Escalante

Female, age 20 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Dec 21, 2001 · 25 years ago

Sindy Melissa Escalante was 20 years old when she died on Friday, December 21, 2001, in the Echo Park area of Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, she died after sustaining blunt force trauma at 2367 Peru Street. Her…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

Willie Graves

Male, age 18 · Orange, New Jersey

Killed Dec 21, 1996 · 30 years ago

On a cold December night in 1996, 18-year-old Willie Graves III was standing with two friends near a pay phone on Pero Street in Orange, New Jersey. It was shortly before 10:40 p.m. on December 29th when two men approached the group and suddenly opened fire.…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

Charles A. Davis

Male, age 38 · New-york, New York

Killed Dec 21, 1996 · 30 years ago

In the early morning hours of a December day, the city that never sleeps was tragically reminded of its darker side. On December 21, 1996, New York City Police Officer Charles A. Davis, a 38-year-old male, was working an off-duty security job at a…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

Randolph Michael Eng

Male, age 38 · Houston, Texas

Killed Dec 21, 1996 · 30 years ago

On December 21, 1996, Randolph Michael "Randy" Eng, a 38-year-old male of Asian ethnicity, was tragically shot and killed while working as a deputy sheriff for the Harris County Sheriff's Office in Houston, Texas. Eng was working a secondary employment…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Jafar Barzanjy

Male · San Diego, California

Found Dec 21, 1991 · 35 years ago

Jafar Barzanjy, a male cab driver, was tragically killed on the night of December 21, 1991, in San Diego. The incident occurred after Barzanjy had an altercation with several customers who left without paying their taxi fare. Frustrated and upset, he was…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Gregory Reed

Male · Cincinnati, Ohio

Killed Dec 21, 1991 · 35 years ago

On December 21, 1991, Gregory Reed, a 32-year-old man, was tragically shot and killed in Cincinnati, Ohio. The incident took place on Morgan Street in the city, and Reed's death remains unsolved. The suspect involved in the shooting is described as a Black…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Niles Johantgen

Male, age 32 · Atlanta, Georgia

Killed Dec 21, 1991 · 35 years ago

In the winter of 1991, on December 21st, a dedicated Atlanta Police Officer, Niles Johantgen, a 32-year-old male, was engaged in his duties on Henry Thomas Drive. A United States Marine Corps veteran who had served with the department for three years, he was…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Karen Thomas

Female, age 21 · Portland, Oregon

Found Dec 21, 1981 · 45 years ago

On December 21, 1981, the family of Karen Andrea Thomas, a 21-year-old African-American woman, grew worried. It had been three days since they last had contact with her, which was highly uncharacteristic. Karen had recently moved back into her mother and…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Philip Joseph Lamonaco

Male, age 32 · Knowlton Township, New Jersey

Killed Dec 21, 1981 · 45 years ago

On a cold winter afternoon, December 21, 1981, New Jersey State Trooper Philip Joseph Lamonaco, a 32-year-old male, was on patrol along Interstate 80 in Knowlton Township. An 11-year veteran of the force and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who had served in…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Paul Viggiano

Male · Brooklyn, New York

Killed Dec 21, 1981 · 45 years ago

In the winter of 1981, a Brooklyn man's search for his missing brother came to a brutal and tragic end. Paul Viggiano, a male resident of Brooklyn, New York, was murdered on December 21, 1981, a victim of the city's vicious organized crime underworld. His…

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Death by Force50th anniversary

Berne Davis

Male · Columbus, Ohio

Killed Dec 21, 1976 · 50 years ago

On December 21, 1976, Berne Davis, a 74-year-old security guard, was fatally shot during a robbery at the Ohio National Bank on East Main Street in Columbus, Ohio. Davis, who was working as a security guard at the time, was shot in the head by one of the…

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Death by Force70th anniversary

Susan Aue

Female, age 17 · Cincinnati, Ohio

Killed Dec 21, 1956 · 70 years ago

Susan Elaine Aue, a 17-year-old girl from Cincinnati, Ohio, tragically lost her life on December 21, 1956. She was the daughter of Lester Aue, a prominent Cincinnati businessman and socialite. The incident that led to Susan's death was a shooting that also…

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Death by Force115th anniversary

Floyd Eiler

Male, age 27 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Dec 21, 1911 · 115 years ago

Floyd C. Eiler, a 27-year-old police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, tragically lost his life on December 25, 1911, after succumbing to injuries sustained during a robbery incident four days earlier. On December 21, 1911, Eiler responded to a…

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Death by Force5th anniversary

Derrick George Oliver

Male, age 51 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Dec 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

Derrick George Oliver, a 51-year-old resident of Los Angeles, California, tragically lost his life on December 21, 2021. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Oliver was fatally shot near 9118 S. Western Ave. in the Gramercy…

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Death by Force5th anniversary

Juan Alberto Rodas-Maldonado

Male, age 40 · Halls, Tennessee

Killed Dec 21, 2021 · 5 years ago

Juan Alberto Rodas-Maldonado, a 40-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically passed away on December 21, 2021, in Halls, Tennessee. He was originally from Clinton, Maryland. The Knox County Sheriff's Office was called to the University of Tennessee…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Shawn Johnson

Male, age 16 · Detroit, Michigan

Killed Dec 21, 2016 · 10 years ago

In 2009, a dispute escalated to a fatal encounter for 36-year-old Shawn Johnson, a male resident of Detroit, Michigan. The incident occurred near a local business, the Asian Fish Market, and stemmed from a seemingly minor infraction. Johnson had urinated…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Andre Cornelius Alexander

Male · Monroe, Louisiana

Killed Dec 21, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the early morning hours of December 20, 2011, in Monroe, Louisiana, the life of 23-year-old Andre Cornelius Alexander, an African American male, was tragically cut short. Deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting on Dellwood Drive, where they…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Nelda Grant

Female, age 51 · Detroit, Michigan

Killed Dec 21, 2006 · 20 years ago

In the winter of 2006, a Detroit home that should have been filled with holiday preparations became the scene of a heart-wrenching tragedy. Nelda Grant, a 51-year-old female, was a dedicated teacher at a charter school. Those who knew her and her 22-year-old…

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