Death by Force

Jaselyn Horne

Female, age 26 · Charlotte, North Carolina

Killed Mar 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

On March 17, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., a tragic incident unfolded at the Cook Out restaurant located on Sunset Road in northwest Charlotte, North Carolina. During the early morning hours, an altercation erupted between two employees, 26-year-old…

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Matthew Austin Lockamy

Male, age 39 · Durham, North Carolina

Killed Mar 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

On March 17, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., deputies from the Durham County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Red Mountain Road in northern Durham County. Upon arrival, they discovered 39-year-old Matthew Austin…

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Derrick Gant

Male, age 28 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Mar 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the Brewerytown neighborhood of Philadelphia, on the evening of March 17, 2024, Derrick Gant, a 28-year-old Black man known in the music world as Phat Geez, was shot and killed. The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. on the 1200 block of North Taney…

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Damein Hawkins

Male, age 52 · Memphis, Tennessee

Killed Mar 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the early hours of a Sunday on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, a dispute outside a local cafe escalated into a tragedy that claimed the life of Damein Vaughn Hawkins Sr. The 52-year-old man was fatally shot on March 17, 2024, during an altercation.…

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Daniel Jackson

Male, age 31 · Memphis, Tennessee

Killed Mar 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis on the afternoon of Sunday, March 17, 2024, a dispute between two men who had known each other since childhood escalated into a fatal encounter. Daniel Jackson, a 31-year-old man, was shot and killed at the Corning…

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Maurice Thomas Jr.

Male, age 33 · Nashville, Tennessee

Killed Mar 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the early morning hours of March 17, 2024, Maurice Thomas Jr., a 33-year-old security guard, was tragically killed while on duty in Nashville, Tennessee. Thomas was patrolling the parking lot of the Illuzion Bar and Lounge on Murfreesboro Pike when he came…

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Yanelly Vargas

Female, age 35 · Oxnard, California

Killed Mar 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

On March 17, 2024, at approximately 11:53 p.m., Oxnard police responded to reports of a fight with possible gunshots in the 1000 block of Industrial Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found 35-year-old Yanelly Vargas unresponsive, suffering from a gunshot wound…

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Betty Lou Hearn

Female, age 80 · Dallas, Texas

Killed Mar 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

On March 17, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, 80-year-old Betty Lou Hearn was found deceased in her home on Colwick Avenue, having suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head. The discovery was made after her granddaughter, 30-year-old Kelsie Miles, arrived at the…

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Drevon Bow

Male, age 20 · Garland, Texas

Killed Mar 17, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the early hours of March 17, 2024, Garland police responded to a shooting at a residence in the 4900 block of Captains Place. Upon arrival, officers discovered 20-year-old Dallas resident, Drevon Bowman, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported…

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Darius Mitchell

Male, age 43 · Montgomery, Alabama

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On a Thursday evening in Montgomery, Alabama, the life of 43-year-old Darius Mitchell was tragically cut short. On March 16, 2023, at approximately 8:00 p.m., police and fire medics were dispatched to the 5900 block of Welbourne Place following reports of a…

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Georgio Howell

Male, age 21 · Selma, Alabama

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the city of Selma, Alabama, a young Black/African American man's life was cut short. Georgio Howell, a 21-year-old male, was killed on the evening of Friday, March 17, 2023. The fatal incident occurred around 8 p.m. in the 2000 block of Second Avenue…

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JoAnn Malone

Female, age 55 · Great Falls, Montana

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the quiet city of Great Falls, Montana, the life of 55-year-old Caucasian resident JoAnn Malone came to a tragic and violent end on March 17, 2023. A woman known for her dedication to helping others navigate the difficult path of recovery from addiction…

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Jayceon Marquell Burton

Male, age 5 · Tempe, Arizona

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On the evening of March 17, 2023, five-year-old Jayceon Marquell Burton was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting in Tempe, Arizona. The young boy, who was just weeks away from his sixth birthday, was a passenger in a car with seven other people, including…

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Brandt Glover

Male, age 17 · Orlando, Florida

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

Brandt Glover, a 17-year-old student, died on March 17, 2023, in Pine Hills, Florida. The incident occurred at a home on White Heron Drive, where Glover was with his friends and brothers. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting was…

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Donte Avery Tiller

Male, age 43 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the spring of 2023, the life of Donte Avery Tiller, a 43-year-old male, was tragically cut short on the streets of Washington, D.C. On Friday, March 17, 2023, Tiller became a victim of fatal gun violence in the nation's capital. The circumstances…

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Ramone Tyrone Bass

Male, age 21 · Decatur, Illinois

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

Ramone Tyrone Lee Bass, a 21-year-old resident of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Born on February 26, 2002, in Decatur, Illinois, Ramone was the son of William Dady and Markishia Bass. Ramone's death…

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Sher Jett

Male, age 33 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

Sherman Jett, a 33-year-old individual, passed away on March 17, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois. The cause of his death was due to gun violence. Sherman Jett's death was noted in various online tributes and obituaries. An obituary notice was posted by Corbin…

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Tamyus L. Jarrett

Male, age 18 · Decatur, Illinois

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

Tamyus L. Jarrett, an 18-year-old from Decatur, Illinois, lost his life to gun violence on March 17, 2023. The incident occurred in Decatur, highlighting the tragic impact of gun violence on young lives. Tamyus was born on May 3, 2004, and his life was cut…

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Christopher Garcia

Male, age 24 · Lawrence, Massachusetts

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On the night of March 17, 2023, a violent encounter in Lawrence, Massachusetts, tragically ended the life of 24-year-old Hispanic male, Christopher Garcia. Just before midnight, the Lawrence Police Department was flooded with 911 calls reporting gunfire and a…

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Kenneth Buck James Smith

Male, age 57 · New-orleans, Louisiana

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the spring of 2023, a senseless act of violence tragically cut short the life of Kenneth 'Buck' James Smith, a 57-year-old man known for his positive and complimentary nature. The incident that led to his untimely death unfolded on Friday, March 17th, in…

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Devon McKinney

Male, age 31 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On a Friday evening in Milwaukee, the life of Devon McKinney, a 31-year-old Black/African American man, was tragically ended by gun violence on March 17, 2023. The incident that led to his death unfolded near the intersection of Palmer Street and Chambers…

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Jermaine Williams Jr.

Male, age 18 · Detroit, Michigan

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

Jermaine Williams Jr., an 18-year-old Black male from Dearborn, Michigan, tragically lost his life on March 17, 2023, during a violent dispute with his older brother. The fatal incident unfolded in the early morning hours at a relative’s home on Prince Hall…

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Kelvin T. Simmons Jr

Male, age 17 · Goose-creek, South Carolina

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On a tragic Friday evening, March 17, 2023, the life of 17-year-old Kelvin T. Simmons Jr., a Black/African American male, was cut short by gun violence in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Known affectionately as 'Jay' or 'Kel,' Simmons was at the Marrington…

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Sylvester Lee Roberts Jr.

Male, age 28 · Kansas-city, Missouri

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On March 17, 2023, police officers in Kansas City, Missouri, were dispatched to a residence in the 5400 block of The Paseo following reports of a shooting. Upon arriving at the scene around 4:00 p.m., first responders discovered 28-year-old Sylvester Lee…

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Toney Ahmad Gainey

Male, age 19 · Wadesboro, North Carolina

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On March 17, 2023, 19-year-old Toney Ahmad "Tank" Gainey of Wadesboro, North Carolina, tragically lost his life. Deputies responded to reports of a traffic accident near Airport Road in Wadesboro and discovered Gainey suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite…

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Tasheed Fields

Male, age 30 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the late afternoon of Friday, March 17, 2023, tragedy struck on the 400 block of West Cambria Street in Philadelphia. Responding to a call at 4:43 p.m., Philadelphia Police officers discovered 30-year-old Tasheed Fields, a Black male, lying in the street…

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Dedrick Washington

Male, age 14 · Memphis, Tennessee

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the spring of 2023, the life of 14-year-old Dedrick Washington was tragically cut short in Memphis, Tennessee. On March 17, the young Black male fell victim to gun violence. Born on August 13, 2008, Dedrick was the son of Felicia Washington and Dedrick…

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Patrick Micheal Barger

Male, age 25 · Summertown, Tennessee

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the small town of Summertown, Tennessee, 25-year-old Patrick Michael Barger, a White/Caucasian male, was known for his free-spirited and kind nature. Often seen with his beloved green-cheeked conure, Rikka, perched on his shoulder, he was described as a…

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Derrick James Engel

Male, age 40 · Rio-oso, California

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On March 17, 2023, the Sutter County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of two bodies near a vehicle in the area of Kempton and Brewer roads in Rio Oso, California. Upon arrival, deputies discovered 40-year-old Elk Grove resident Vicky Keovilayphone inside…

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Donald Sullivan

Male, age 30 · Adelanto, California

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On March 17, 2023, at approximately 6:15 p.m., deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff's Station responded to a report of an assault with a weapon in the 14400 block of Clemson Court in Adelanto, California. Upon arrival, they discovered 30-year-old Donald…

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Ernesto Diaz Aceves

Male, age 44 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On March 17, 2023, at approximately 8:15 a.m., deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of East 132nd and Alameda streets in Willowbrook, an unincorporated area near Compton. Upon…

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Jose Antonio Contreras

Male, age 42 · Bakersfield, California

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On March 17, 2023, at approximately 2:00 a.m., deputies responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment complex in the 7000 block of Auburn Street in northeast Bakersfield, California. Upon arrival, they discovered 42-year-old Jose Antonio Contreras, a…

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Oliver Waterfall

Male, age 24 · Felton, California

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On April 11, 2023, the body of 24-year-old San Jose resident, Oliver Waterfall, was discovered down a hillside off Highway 9 near mile marker 3.56 in Santa Cruz County. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene around 7 p.m., initiating an…

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Vicky Veovilayphone

Female, age 40 · Rio-oso, California

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On March 17, 2023, the Sutter County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of two bodies near a vehicle in the area of Kempton and Brewer Roads in Rio Oso, California. Upon arrival, deputies discovered 40-year-old Elk Grove resident Vicky Keovilayphone inside…

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Kentae Duncan

Male, age 22 · Dallas, Texas

Killed Mar 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On March 17, 2023, 22-year-old Kentae Deshawn Duncan was found deceased from a gunshot wound in Northeast Dallas. His body was discovered in a grassy area between the parking lot and a fence at the Metro-Midtown Apartments located at 5811 Pineland Street. The…

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Tacara Moton

Female, age 27 · Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Killed Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

In the spring of 2022, the life of a young Tuscaloosa mother was tragically cut short. Tacara Lashon Moton-Wynn, a 27-year-old Black female, was found deceased on the night of Thursday, March 17, 2022. The Tuscaloosa Police Department responded to a call…

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Gage Neal-Belunas

Male, age 20 · Phoenix, Arizona

Killed Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

In a quiet parking lot in Phoenix, Arizona, a grim discovery was made on the evening of March 17, 2022. Gage Neal-Belunas, a 20-year-old male, and his friend Kyle Ford, 23, were found lifeless inside a white Ford Taurus parked behind a vacant building in the…

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Richard Preselino Pockets Wojtasik

Male, age 31 · Tucson, Arizona

Killed Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

In the spring of 2022, the life of Richard Preselino Pockets Wojtasik was tragically cut short in Tucson, Arizona. On March 17, the 31-year-old man fell victim to gun violence. Known affectionately as 'Pockets,' he was remembered by loved ones as a protective…

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Brian Faulks

Male, age 33 · New Haven, Connecticut

Killed Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

In the pre-dawn hours of March 17, 2022, a private car arrived at Yale New Haven Hospital carrying 33-year-old Brian Faulks, a Black/African American male who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite medical efforts, Faulks succumbed to his injuries…

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Lawrence Whittle

Male, age 74 · Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Killed Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On the night of March 17, 2022, the life of 74-year-old Lawrence Whittle, a White male, came to a violent end on the farm he shared with his stepson in Decorah, Iowa. The events of that night would remain a secret for a short time, concealed by the very…

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Jacky Brooks

Male, age 20 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

In the late evening of Thursday, March 17, 2022, a tragic event unfolded in the southern part of the District of Columbia. At approximately 8:33 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting in the 4100 block of South Capitol Terrace, SW. Upon arrival…

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Arkan Al-Aboudy

Male, age 43 · Seattle, Washington

Killed Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

Arkan Al-Aboudy, a 43-year-old father of two and a home remodeling business owner, was tragically shot and killed on March 17, 2022, in Seattle, Washington. Al-Aboudy was searching for his missing brother, Mike, in a homeless encampment located near South…

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Christian Alexander Roldan-Acevedo

Male, age 28 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Killed Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

Christian Alexander Roldan-Acevedo, a 28-year-old man from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tragically lost his life on March 17, 2022. The incident occurred at a gas station located on the 1400 block of South Muskego Avenue. According to reports, Roldan-Acevedo was…

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Stefan Owens

Male, age 24 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Killed Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On the evening of March 17, 2022, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 24-year-old Stefan Owens, a Black / African American male, was fatally shot while sitting in the driver's seat of his car near the intersection of 96th Street and Brown Deer Road. The Milwaukee County…

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Czavi’er Hill

Female, age 31 · Virginia-beach, Virginia

Killed Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

In March of 2022, a tragic series of events unfolded in Virginia Beach, beginning with the death of 31-year-old Czavi'er Hill. On March 22, Ring doorbell footage from Hill's home on Baccalaureate Drive captured the sound of an argument between her and her…

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Derrell Shank Turnage

Male, age 35 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

In the early morning hours of March 17, 2022, the life of 35-year-old Derrell 'Shank' Turnage was tragically cut short in Richmond, Virginia. A Black/African American male, Turnage was discovered inside his parked car on West Brookland Park Boulevard after…

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Lane Burns

Male, age 30 · Bonne-terre, Missouri

Killed Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

In the early hours of March 17, 2022, a sense of dread washed over the small community of Bonne Terre, Missouri. Bonne Terre Police Officer Lane Anthony Burns, a 30-year-old male, was killed in the line of duty, a devastating event that would leave a lasting…

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Jermaine Reed

Male, age 27 · Hagerstown, Maryland

Killed Mar 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

On a Thursday afternoon, March 17, 2022, violence shattered the quiet of a Hagerstown, Maryland neighborhood, claiming the life of Jermaine Reed. The 27-year-old man was sitting in his car in the vicinity of Alexander and Dale Streets at about 4 p.m. when he…

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