Death by Force

Jobe Naylor

Male, age 17 · Lexington, Missouri

Killed Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

On February 29, 2024, a shooting in Lexington, Missouri, resulted in the death of 17-year-old Jobe Naylor. The incident occurred at the Garden Apartments at approximately 4:00 PM, where Naylor was visiting a friend. This violent event also led to the injury…

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Maurell Lamont Thomas

Male, age 18 · Ferguson, Missouri

Killed Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

On February 29, 2024, the life of 18-year-old Maurell Lamont Thomas was cut short in Ferguson, Missouri, in a violent betrayal that authorities described as stemming from greed and misplaced trust. A young man with creative aspirations, Maurell had reportedly…

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Cody Ray Allen

Male, age 35 · Independence, Missouri

Killed Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the quiet community of Independence, Missouri, a routine civil action spiraled into a tragedy that claimed the life of Police Officer Cody Ray Allen. A 35-year-old male, Allen was a respected member of the Independence Police Department. His life was cut…

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Troy Gill

Male, age 13 · Brooklyn, New York

Killed Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

On the evening of February 29, 2024, 13-year-old Troy Gill was walking home alone in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, after attending a Brooklyn Nets basketball game at the Barclays Center. His journey was cut tragically short when he was struck by gunfire in a…

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Tyrone Swinton

Male, age 60 · New-york, New York

Killed Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the heart of Harlem, a mentor's kindness was tragically repaid with violence, leading to the untimely death of 60-year-old Tyrone Swinton. On the evening of February 29, 2024, police were called to his apartment on West 116th Street, where they discovered…

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Gerald Lee Humphries Sr

Male, age 53 · Gastonia, North Carolina

Killed Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

On the evening of February 29, 2024, at approximately 8:43 p.m., Gastonia Police responded to a reported shooting at a residence on South Weldon Street in Gastonia, North Carolina. Upon arrival, officers discovered 53-year-old Gerald Lee Humphries Sr.…

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Michael Kanash

Male, age 33 · Charlotte, North Carolina

Killed Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

On February 29, 2024, 33-year-old Michael Beasley-Kanash was found deceased in the parking lot of a Bojangles restaurant on West Trade Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. Employees discovered his body around 8:30 a.m. and initially believed he was sleeping.…

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Krystina Chambers

Female, age 38 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the late hours of a February evening, a discovery was made in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park that brought a tragic end to the life of 38-year-old Krystina Chambers. A Black female from the city, Krystina was found on February 29, 2024, near Mount Pleasant…

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Thurston Cooper

Male, age 49 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the late hours of a February night in Philadelphia, a grim discovery was made in the historic Fairmount Park. Forty-nine-year-old Thurston Cooper, a Black male, and a female companion, 38-year-old Krystina Chambers, were found fatally shot along the side…

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Asia Petties

Female, age 29 · Memphis, Tennessee

Killed Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the early morning hours of February 29, 2024, the life of 29-year-old Asia Petties was tragically cut short in her Memphis, Tennessee, home. Police responded to a call of a shooting in the White Haven neighborhood at approximately 3:45 a.m. Upon arrival at…

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Albert Meek

Male, age 39 · Visalia, California

Killed Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

On February 29, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., 39-year-old Albert Dewey Meek III was fatally shot at Jack’s Gas Station located at 1440 North Dinuba Boulevard in Visalia, California. Surveillance footage revealed that Meek engaged in a verbal altercation…

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Benjamin Harouni

Male, age 28 · El-cajon, California

Killed Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

On February 29, 2024, 28-year-old Dr. Benjamin Harouni, a dentist at Smile Plus Dentistry & Orthodontics in El Cajon, California, was fatally shot while at his workplace. The assailant, identified as 29-year-old Mohammed Abdulkareem, entered the dental office…

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Jose Luis Rodriguez

Male, age 34 · San-jose, California

Killed Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

On February 29, 2024, at approximately 1:18 a.m., San Jose police officers responded to reports of a shooting in the parking lot of Park Lane Plaza, located in the 5100 block of Moorpark Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered 34-year-old Jose Luis Rodriguez…

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Cesar Garcia

Male, age 27 · San-antonio, Texas

Killed Feb 29, 2024 · 2 years ago

On February 29, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., 27-year-old Cesar Garcia was fatally shot near the entrance of his workplace in the 6900 block of Northeast Loop 410 in San Antonio, Texas. Responding officers discovered Garcia's body on a stairwell…

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Joshua Godfrey

Male, age 31 · Louisville, Kentucky

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

In the late winter of 2020, the life of Joshua 'Slim' Edward Godfrey, a 31-year-old Black/African American man, was tragically cut short in Louisville, Kentucky. On the evening of Saturday, February 29, 2020, Godfrey was found shot at a residence located at…

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Kelly Parker Sr.

Male, age 51 · Topeka, Kansas

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

In the early morning hours of Saturday, February 29, 2020, the life of 51-year-old Kelly Parker Sr. was tragically cut short in Topeka, Kansas. Officers from the Topeka Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 1400 block of SW Van Buren…

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Malik D Boyd

Male, age 23 · Kenosha, Wisconsin

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

Malik D. Boyd, a 23-year-old from Gurnee, Illinois, tragically lost his life on February 29, 2020, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Boyd was fatally shot in the neck outside the Rain Bar and Lounge around 2 a.m. on that fateful day. The incident occurred after Boyd had…

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Dequintez Watkins

Male, age 28 · Flint, Michigan

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

In the early morning hours of February 29, 2020, what began as a birthday celebration for Dequintez Lamar Watkins, a 28-year-old African American male from Flint, Michigan, ended in tragedy. Watkins, affectionately known as 'Tez' by his loved ones, was at The…

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Devin Harris

Male, age 17 · Kansas-city, Missouri

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

Devin Harris was a 17-year-old described by his family as a goofy and loving person with a smile that could light up a room. The young Black man had recently earned his GED and was excited to be a new father to his 4-month-old daughter. His brother said Devin…

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Elijah Brown

Male, age 16 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

Elijah Brown, a 16-year-old teenager from Los Angeles, California, was tragically shot and killed on February 29, 2020. The incident occurred in the 11800 block of South Main Street in the Broadway-Manchester neighborhood. According to reports, Elijah was…

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Eswin Eduardo Batres

Male, age 42 · Inglewood, California

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

Eswin Eduardo Batres, a 42-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on February 29, 2020, in Inglewood, California. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Batres was shot near the intersection of 108th Street and…

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Sean Pittman

Male, age 19 · Fresno, California

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

On February 29, 2020, 19-year-old Sean Pittman was found shot inside a car in a Pizza Hut parking lot near Clinton and Weber Avenues in Fresno, California. Authorities responded to a call about a shooting just before 1 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered…

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Steven Lashaun Phipps

Male, age 37 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

Steven Lashaun Phipps, a 37-year-old man from Los Angeles, California, was tragically shot and killed on February 29, 2020. The incident occurred in the 900 block of South Western Avenue in Koreatown. According to the Los Angeles County Medical…

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James Wallace

Male, age 56 · Ocala, Florida

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

James Clayton "Jimmy" Wallace, a 56-year-old resident of Ocala, Florida, passed away on February 29, 2020. Wallace's death occurred under tragic circumstances following a violent altercation at the Jade Lounge, a local bar in Ocala. On the night of his death…

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Curtis James Lee

Male, age 57 · Suwanee, Georgia

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

Curtis James Lee, a 57-year-old Black man, died on February 29, 2020, in what authorities described as a violent domestic-related shooting inside an apartment at the Arium Johns Creek complex near Suwanee. Police said the case unfolded late that Saturday…

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Donta Suggs

Male, age 23 · Chicago-heights, Illinois

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

Donta Suggs, a 23-year-old African American male, was tragically shot to death on February 29, 2020, in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The incident occurred at a residence on Normal Avenue, where Suggs was found with multiple gunshot wounds. He was initially…

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Hussein Damra

Male, age 20 · Maine-township, Illinois

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

Hussein R. Damra, a 20-year-old male from Des Plaines, Illinois, was tragically shot to death on February 28, 2020, in unincorporated Maine Township. The incident occurred around 9:20 p.m. in the 9500 block of Greenwood Drive. Damra was found with multiple…

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Carolyn Charlene Moore

Female, age 76 · Nebo, North Carolina

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

Carolyn Charlene Moore, a 76-year-old woman from Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on February 29, 2020. Her death was reported in several obituaries, which noted that she was born on July 10, 1943, and that her funeral services were held at Westmoreland…

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Demarcus Mack

Male, age 25 · Charlotte, North Carolina

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

Demarcus ReShawn Mack, a 25-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on February 29, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was shot during a violent incident that occurred around 12:30 a.m. near the intersection of North Cringler…

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Derris Lee Watlington

Male, age 37 · Reidsville, North Carolina

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

Derris Lee Watlington, a 37-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically passed away on February 29, 2020, in Reidsville, North Carolina. He was a beloved son, husband, father, and brother, and was well-known in his community. Derris was employed…

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Richmond Pearson McMahan

Male, age 76 · Nebo, North Carolina

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

Richmond Pearson McMahan Jr., a 76-year-old man from the Dysartsville community in Nebo, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of February 29, 2020, at his residence. He was born on March 29, 1943, and was a loving father, grandfather, and…

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Cierra Morris

Female, age 25 · Youngstown, Ohio

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

Cierra Danae Morris, a 25-year-old African American woman from Youngstown, OH, tragically lost her life on February 29, 2020. She was fatally shot at her home on West Judson Street during what police described as a domestic dispute. Cierra's father, Leroy…

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Leroy Morris

Male, age 58 · Youngstown, Ohio

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

Leroy Morris, a 58-year-old African American man from Youngstown, Ohio, tragically passed away on February 29, 2020. He was born on October 8, 1961, and was a well-known figure in his community. Leroy was employed with Seacor Painting, Inc. and was a member…

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Dyshan Swingon Sr

Male, age 24 · Chester, Pennsylvania

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

Dyshan Kamaal Swingon Sr., affectionately known as Booter, was born on December 24, 1995, and tragically passed away on February 29, 2020, at the age of 24. He was a resident of Chester, Pennsylvania, and was well-known in his community for being a supportive…

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Andrew Geerts

Male, age 40 · Smyrna, Tennessee

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

In the quiet town of Smyrna, Tennessee, the life of 40-year-old Caucasian male, Andrew James Geerts, was tragically cut short on February 29, 2020. Geerts was discovered deceased in his home on Bridgewater Drive alongside his fiancée, 43-year-old Melissa Nale…

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Joseph Pierre Brice

Male, age 44 · Longview, Texas

Killed Feb 29, 2020 · 6 years ago

Joseph Pierre Brice, a 44-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on February 29, 2020, in Longview, Texas. His death was the result of a shooting incident that has been linked to a series of events dating back to 2016. According to reports…

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Quinton M Davis

Male, age 22 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Feb 29, 2012 · 14 years ago

Quinton M. Davis, aged 22, was fatally shot on February 29, 2012, in Chicago. His death occurred during a challenging year for the city, which was struggling with high homicide rates, particularly in neighborhoods impacted by gang-related violence and broader…

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Shurron D Hawkins

Male, age 20 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Feb 29, 2012 · 14 years ago

Shurron D. Hawkins, a 20-year-old man, was fatally shot on February 29, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred during a period marked by high levels of gun violence in the city, and Hawkins became one of the victims in a year that saw significant…

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Oswaldo Neal Santana

Male, age 21 · Baltimore, Maryland

Killed Feb 29, 2012 · 14 years ago

On the Leap Day of 2012, a grim discovery was made in Baltimore's Leakin Park. There, in the 4700 block of Windsor Mill Road, near the entrance to the Carrie Murray Nature Center, 21-year-old Oswaldo Neal Santana was found suffering from multiple gunshot…

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Kevin Taylor

Male, age 22 · Detroit, Michigan

Killed Feb 29, 2012 · 14 years ago

On a cold leap day in Detroit, February 29, 2012, a young man's life was tragically cut short. Kevin Taylor, a 22-year-old resident, was fatally wounded in what remains an unsolved crime. The incident occurred on the city's southwest side, at an apartment…

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Andre Millbourne

Male, age 36 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Found Feb 29, 2012 · 14 years ago

Andre Millbourne, a 36-year-old resident of Philadelphia, was tragically killed on February 29, 2012. Andre was a Black male, and his case remains unsolved, with no arrests reported so far. His death occurred during a period of significant violence in…

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John Sutton

Male, age 44 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Feb 29, 2008 · 18 years ago

On February 29, 2008, 44-year-old John Sutton was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois. His death was part of a year that saw ongoing struggles with violent crime across the city. The homicide took place amid an environment of rising violence, with many…

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Rogelio Calderon

Male, age 17 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Feb 29, 2008 · 18 years ago

On February 29, 2008, 17-year-old Hispanic male Rogelio Calderon was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the city's Back of the Yards neighborhood, an area known for gang activity. According to reports, Rogelio Calderon was standing…

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Rogelio Hill

Null, age 17 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Feb 29, 2008 · 18 years ago

Rogelio Hill, age 17, was fatally shot on February 29, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. His death was among the many homicides reported in Chicago during that year, adding to the city's concerning trend of youth being caught up in violent crime. In 2008, Chicago…

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Jeffrey Hughes

Male, age 19 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Feb 29, 2008 · 18 years ago

On February 29, 2008, Jeffrey Hughes, aged 19, was shot and killed in Chicago, Illinois. The incident took place in a neighborhood that has faced many socio-economic challenges, with violent crime being a significant concern. Hughes' death was one of numerous…

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Bernard Rodney Wallace

Male, age 44 · Baltimore, Maryland

Killed Feb 29, 2008 · 18 years ago

In the cold, early hours of February 29, 2008, the city of Baltimore added another name to its grim tally of unsolved homicides. Bernard Rodney Wallace, a 44-year-old African-American man, was discovered lifeless in a residential area, his body bearing the…

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Mariela Moreno

Female, age 20 · Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Feb 29, 2008 · 18 years ago

In the festive early hours of New Year's Day 2008, 20-year-old Hispanic female Mariela Moreno was dropped off at her Henderson, Nevada, home after a night of celebration with her boyfriend, Isidro Garduno. He later told her family that he saw her head towards…

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Antonio Mckenzie

Male, age 37 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Found Feb 29, 2008 · 18 years ago

Antonio McKenzie, a 37-year-old black male, was murdered in Philadelphia on February 29, 2008. The incident occurred shortly after midnight, around 12:02 a.m., near his home on the 4000 block of Popular Street. Police found McKenzie with gunshot wounds to his…

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