Deaths by Force on December 4

Deaths by Force (464)

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Michael Gay

Male, age 35 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Found Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

Michael Gay, 35 years old, was shot and killed on December 4, 2016, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The incident took place on the 1700 block of North Newkirk Street. When Philadelphia Police responded to a report at 11:21 a.m., they found Gay suffering from…

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Derrick Jr. Morrow

Male, age 22 · Memphis, Tennessee

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the Oakhaven neighborhood of Memphis on the evening of December 4, 2016, a tragic event marked the city's 206th homicide of the year. Derrick Andra Morrow Jr., a 22-year-old male, was found inside a burgundy Cadillac in the 3200 block of Edgeware around…

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Michael Roy Anderson

Male, age 55 · Anchorage, Alaska

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

White/Caucasian male Michael Roy Anderson, age 55, died on December 4, 2016, in Anchorage, Alaska. In public remembrances he is identified as “Michael Roy Anderson,” also known as “M.A.” or “Mike,” born May 27, 1961, in Klamath Falls, Oregon, the son of Roy…

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Kelly Hart

Female, age 49 · Helena, Montana

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the quiet community of East Helena, Montana, a tragedy unfolded in early December of 2016, leaving a family shattered and a community in mourning. Kelly Hart, a 49-year-old Caucasian woman, was found deceased in her home on December 4, 2016. Her life was…

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Addison Alexander

Male, age 22 · Little Rock, Arkansas

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 4, 2016, at approximately 4:45 p.m., 22-year-old Addison Alexander was found critically injured in the driver's seat of a green Mercury Grand Marquis in the 2500 block of Lewis Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. He had sustained gunshot wounds and…

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Sue Ann Sands

Female, age 39 · American Fork, Utah

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

In a tragic turn of events on a December evening in 2016, 39-year-old Sue Ann Sands, a White/Caucasian female, lost her life in American Fork, Utah. The circumstances of her death unfolded in a terrifying sequence that began after she took a break from her…

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Jerard Fountain

Male, age 36 · Owensboro, Kentucky

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the early evening of a December Sunday in Owensboro, Kentucky, a verbal dispute on Sycamore Street took a fatal turn, forever altering the lives of two families. On December 4, 2016, 36-year-old Jerard A. Fountain, a Black male, was involved in a heated…

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Seth DeVore Wolfe

Male, age 38 · Louisville, Kentucky

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the winter of 2016, the life of Seth DeVore Wolfe, a 38-year-old White/Caucasian man from Corydon, Indiana, came to a sudden and violent end in Louisville, Kentucky. On Sunday, December 4th, Wolfe was found with a fatal gunshot wound to the head in the…

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Sesalie Dixon

Female, age 27 · Fox Lake, Wisconsin

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the quiet town of Fox Lake, Wisconsin, the life of 27-year-old Sesalie Dixon came to a tragic end on December 4, 2016. Her body was discovered in the passenger seat of a pickup truck parked inside a garage. An autopsy would later reveal that she had died…

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Iam David Simon

Male, age 40 · Meridian, Mississippi

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the early hours of December 4, 2016, a tragic event unfolded in Meridian, Mississippi, that cut short the life of 40-year-old Iam David Simon, a Black/African American male. Simon, an engineer known for his dedication to his work and community, was…

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James Goff

Male, age 22 · Newark, New Jersey

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the cold of a Newark evening, a dispute turned deadly, leaving a young man's life cut tragically short. James Goff, a 22-year-old male from Irvington, New Jersey, was found on a street in the 200 block of Clifton Avenue with fatal gunshot wounds on…

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Shahire Williamson

Male, age 19 · Newark, New Jersey

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the early hours of a Sunday in December 2016, the West Ward of Newark was disturbed by the sound of gunfire that would ultimately claim the life of 19-year-old Shahire Williamson. The shooting occurred on North Munn Avenue, near the Bradley Court Housing…

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Charlene Ryals

Female, age 38 · Norfolk, Virginia

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the quiet evening of December 4, 2016, the life of 38-year-old Charlene Ryals, a female Navy veteran and nurse, was tragically cut short in her Norfolk, Virginia home. The horrifying events unfolded in front of her 9-year-old son, who would later make the…

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Christine Bender

Female, age 60 · Virginia-beach, Virginia

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the quiet early morning hours of December 4, 2016, the life of 60-year-old Christine Mary Bender was tragically cut short in a senseless act of violence in Virginia Beach, Virginia. A native of Manchester, England, Christine was a beloved kitchen and…

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Devonte Reed

Male, age 21 · Portsmouth, Virginia

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

On a Sunday evening in Portsmouth, Virginia, the life of 21-year-old Devonte Reed was tragically cut short. On December 4, 2016, Reed was shot on Highland Avenue, becoming the second victim of a double shooting that evening. While the first victim survived…

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Phillip Diaz

Male, age 23 · Independence, Missouri

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 4, 2016, Phillip A. Diaz, a 23-year-old Hispanic male from Independence, Missouri, was found critically injured in the parking lot of the Hawthorne Place Apartments. Police officers arrived at the complex in the 16700 block of East Fifth Street…

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Brandon Jamar Goodson

Male, age 29 · Columbia, South Carolina

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the early morning hours of December 4, 2016, the life of 29-year-old Brandon Jamar Goodson, a Black male, was tragically cut short in Columbia, South Carolina. Deputies from the Richland County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to the apartment complex…

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Alastasia Bryan

Female, age 25 · Brooklyn, New York

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

Alastasia Bryan, a 25-year-old female New York City Correction Officer, was fatally shot on the night of December 4, 2016, in the Flatlands neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. She was sitting in her parked car, preparing to drive to her job at Rikers Island…

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Angela Hernandez

Female, age 24 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

Angela Hernandez, a 24-year-old woman from Los Angeles, California, tragically lost her life on December 4, 2016. The incident occurred in Tarzana, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, where Angela and her friends had gone for a hike. The group, which included…

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Eder Mike Marroquin

Male, age 33 · Castro-valley, California

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

Eder Mike Marroquin, a 33-year-old resident of Castro Valley, California, tragically lost his life on December 4, 2016. Marroquin was fatally shot during an altercation at a house party held in a garage on Denning Court. The incident occurred shortly before 8…

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Spencer Turner

Male, age 27 · Ventura, California

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

Spencer Turner, a 27-year-old resident of Ventura, California, tragically lost his life on December 4, 2016. Spencer was known for his warm heart and infectious smile, leaving behind a grieving family and a community that cherished him. He owned a local…

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Howard Rogers

Male, age 31 · Orlando, Florida

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

Howard Rogers, a 31-year-old man from Orlando, FL, tragically died on December 4, 2016. His death was the result of a violent incident that led to a significant investigation by local authorities. Howard Rogers, a young African American male, was found…

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Jaibreon Cook

Male, age 16 · Pensacola, Florida

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

Jaibreon Cook, a 16-year-old African American teenager from Pensacola, Florida, tragically lost his life on December 4, 2016. Initially, his death was reported as a suicide, with friends claiming that Jaibreon had shot himself out of frustration over a video…

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Antron Big

Male, age 23 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

Antron T. Young, known as 'Big A,' was a 23-year-old African American male who tragically lost his life on December 4, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at a fast-food restaurant located in the Parkway Gardens…

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Ed Bad Boy Brown

Male, age 25 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

Ed "Bad Boy" Brown, a 25-year-old African American male from Chicago, IL, was a promising professional boxer with an undefeated record of 20-0. Tragically, his life was cut short on December 4, 2016, after he was shot in the head in Chicago's East Garfield…

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Tkeyah Hooker

Female, age 22 · Hammond, Louisiana

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the late hours of a Sunday evening in Hammond, Louisiana, the life of 22-year-old Tkeyah Hooker was tragically cut short. On December 4, 2016, a domestic dispute escalated into fatal violence, leaving a family and community to mourn a life taken too soon.…

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Ayanna Allan

Female, age 7 · Salisbury, North Carolina

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

A’yanna Allen, a 7-year-old African American girl, tragically lost her life on December 4, 2016, in Salisbury, North Carolina. A’yanna was sleeping at her grandmother's house when she was struck by a hail of bullets. The autopsy revealed that she suffered 20…

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Christopher Todd Rumple

Male, age 48 · Kannapolis, North Carolina

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

Christopher Todd Rumple, a 48-year-old white male, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2016, in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Born on May 10, 1968, in Cabarrus County, he was a talented, self-employed metal fabricator known for his kind-hearted nature and…

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Sharod Raheen Mathis

Male, age 22 · Salisbury, North Carolina

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

Sharod Raheen Mathis, a 22-year-old African American male, tragically passed away on December 4, 2016, in Salisbury, North Carolina. Born on March 6, 1994, in Rowan County, Sharod was the son of Melson Mathis and Shakai Humphires, and was raised by Mark and…

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Bernard Erby

Male, age 46 · Columbus, Ohio

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 4, 2016, Bernard Randy Erby, a 46-year-old Black male from Columbus, OH, was found unresponsive in the front yard of a residence on Republic Avenue. He had suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Witnesses…

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Journi Joy Renee Johnson

Female, age 2 · Toledo, Ohio

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

Journi Joy Renee Johnson, a 2-year-old girl from Toledo, Ohio, tragically passed away on December 4, 2016, at St. Charles Hospital. Born on October 6, 2014, to parents Turhan and Kayla Johnson, Journi was remembered as a sweet and loving child with a perfect…

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Nakika Burston

Male, age 41 · Cleveland, Ohio

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

Nakika Burston, a 41-year-old male from Cleveland, OH, was shot and killed on December 4, 2016. The incident occurred on East 43rd Street early in the morning. Cleveland police arrived at the scene and rendered first aid to Burston until EMS transported him…

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Rachel E. Reutzel

Female, age 33 · Lewis-center, Ohio

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

Rachel E. Reutzel, a 33-year-old woman from Lewis Center, Ohio, tragically died on December 4, 2016. She and her husband, Todd Reutzel, 41, were found dead in what investigators believe to be a murder-suicide. The bodies were discovered by the Delaware County…

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Salvador Martinez Diaz

Male, age 25 · Columbus, Ohio

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

Salvador Martinez Diaz, a 25-year-old Hispanic male from Columbus, OH, was tragically shot and killed on December 4, 2016. The incident occurred near his apartment building on Melroy Avenue and Kelburn Road in Columbus. Martinez Diaz was a suspected member of…

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Sarah Crawford

Female, age 30 · Chicora, Pennsylvania

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

Sarah Crawford, a 30-year-old White/Caucasian female from Chicora, Pennsylvania, died on Sunday night, December 4, 2016, inside the home she shared with her husband in Donegal Township. Online obituary records identify her as Sarah F. Cromer Crawford and…

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Al Baker

Male, age 61 · Nashville, Tennessee

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

Al Baker, a 61-year-old African American man, was a beloved Krispy Kreme delivery driver in Nashville, Tennessee, where he had worked for over three decades. His life was tragically cut short on December 4, 2016, in a senseless act of violence that occurred…

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Derrick Marrow Jr.

Male, age 22 · Memphis, Tennessee

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the Oakhaven neighborhood of Memphis on a Sunday evening, 22-year-old Derrick Andra Morrow, Jr. was the victim of a fatal shooting on December 4, 2016. This violent act marked the city's 206th homicide of the year. Memphis police officers responded to a…

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DaiAndre Dawan Garlington

Male, age 35 · Beaumont, Texas

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

DaiAndre Dawan Garlington, a 35-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on December 4, 2016, in Beaumont, Texas. He was found dead in a home in the 2700 block of Avenue A, alongside Marie Robinson, 37, who also succumbed to…

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Marie Robinson

Female, age 37 · Beaumont, Texas

Killed Dec 4, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 4, 2016, Beaumont Police responded to a residence in the 2700 block of Avenue A following a call at approximately 12:41 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered the bodies of Marie Robinson, a 37-year-old woman, and Daiandre Dawan Garlington, a…

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Jesse Carswell

Male, age 21 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Dec 4, 2011 · 15 years ago

Jesse's death reflects a broader trend of violence that afflicted Chicago in the early 2010s. The Woodlawn neighborhood, like many areas on the South Side, has experienced ongoing challenges related to gang activity, poverty, and limited access to…

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Valente Gallardo-Barrero

Male, age 40 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Dec 4, 2011 · 15 years ago

Valente Gallardo-Barrero, age 40, was fatally shot on December 4, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident took place in the Little Village neighborhood, an area known for significant gang activity. Valente was standing outside when an unknown assailant…

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Edward Clark

Male, age 20 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Dec 4, 2011 · 15 years ago

Edward Clark, aged 20, was shot and killed on December 4, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident took place in the Roseland neighborhood, a community that has struggled with violence over the years. Clark was found with gunshot wounds on the street, and…

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Donte Cooper

Male, age 38 · Detroit, Michigan

Killed Dec 4, 2011 · 15 years ago

On a cold Sunday evening in Detroit, 38-year-old Donte Cooper, a Black/African American male, tragically lost his life. The date was December 4, 2011, and the events that unfolded on the city's west side would leave a case that remains unsolved. That evening…

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James Arthur Mullins Jr.

Male, age 46 · Lancaster, California

Killed Dec 4, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the winter of 2011, within the confines of the California State Prison in Lancaster, the life of 46-year-old James Arthur Mullins Jr., a Black male inmate, came to an abrupt and violent end. On the morning of Sunday, December 4th, what began as a routine…

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Jamel Wilder

Male, age 27 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Dec 4, 2006 · 20 years ago

On a cold winter's night in Washington, D.C., the life of 27-year-old Jamel Wilder was tragically cut short. On Monday, December 4, 2006, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the sound of gunfire echoed in the rear of the Park Morton Housing Complex located at 640…

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Kenneth Chua Jordan

Male, age 32 · Colorado Springs, Colorado

Killed Dec 4, 2006 · 20 years ago

On a crisp December evening in Colorado Springs, the life of a dedicated police officer, Kenneth Chua Jordan, was tragically cut short. On December 4, 2006, the 32-year-old male officer was responding to a call to back up a fellow officer during a traffic…

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Breon Blackshear

Male, age 24 · Trenton, New Jersey

Killed Dec 4, 2006 · 20 years ago

In the winter of 2006, the city of Trenton was troubled by a series of violent acts that shook the community. On December 4th, a young Black man named Breon Hakeem Blackshear, who was 24 years old, became a victim of this ongoing violence. His life was cut…

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Yvonne D. Pettit

Female, age 45 · Washington-parish, Louisiana

Killed Dec 4, 2006 · 20 years ago

On a tragic day in Washington Parish, Louisiana, the life of 45-year-old Deputy Sheriff Yvonne D. Pettit was cut short in a violent ambush. It was Monday, December 4, 2006, when Pettit, a dedicated officer with five years of service to the Washington Parish…

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