Deaths by Force on May 7

Deaths by Force (451)

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Nicholas Green

Male, age 20 · Forrest City, Arkansas

Killed May 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the autumn of 1994, a tragedy unfolded that would touch the hearts of millions and leave a lasting legacy of hope and generosity. Seven-year-old Nicholas Green, a bright and compassionate boy, was on a family vacation in Southern Italy with his parents…

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Takoria Brown

Female, age 37 · Canton, Mississippi

Killed May 7, 2021 · 5 years ago

In May of 2021, a sense of unease settled over Canton, Mississippi, following the discovery of a local woman's body. Takoria 'Lu Lu' Brown, a 37-year-old female, was found deceased in a wheelchair inside a room at the Econo Lodge on Soldiers Colony Road. The…

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Charles Dale Martin

Male, age 43 · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Killed May 7, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the early hours of a Saturday in May 2016, violence shattered the quiet of an Oklahoma City neighborhood, leaving one man dead from gunfire. Charles Dale Martin, a 43-year-old male, was found shot to death on May 7, 2016. The incident that claimed Martin's…

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Juan Cerda

Male, age 45 · San-antonio, Texas

Killed May 7, 2006 · 20 years ago

Juan Cerda, a 45-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically killed on May 7, 2006, in San Antonio, Texas. The incident occurred when Cerda was shot in his van, marking a violent end to his life. The circumstances surrounding his death were part of a broader crime…

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George Anaya

Male, age 36 · Los Angeles, California

Killed May 7, 2006 · 20 years ago

George Anaya was 36 years old when he died on Sunday, May 7, 2006, in the South Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, he died of stab wounds at 643 E. 52nd St. His death was ruled a homicide, and…

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Anthony C. Thompson

Male, age 24 · Columbia, South Carolina

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

In the early hours of May 7, 2026, the life of 24-year-old Anthony C. Thompson of Columbia, South Carolina, was tragically cut short. The incident occurred around 9:15 a.m. at a motel located in the 1100 block of Bush River Road. When deputies from the…

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Armand Dahan

Male, age 62 · Pflugerville, Texas

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

In a quiet Pflugerville, Texas neighborhood, a grim discovery was made on the morning of May 7, 2026, that would shatter the community's sense of peace. Responding to a welfare check requested by a concerned coworker, Travis County Sheriff's deputies entered…

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Billy Joe Thedford III

Male, age 39 · Jackson, Mississippi

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

In the early morning hours of May 7, 2026, the sense of peace in a Jackson, Mississippi neighborhood was shattered by the sound of gunshots. However, it wasn't until around 12:10 p.m. that the tragic outcome of that violence was discovered. A passerby noticed…

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Brady Flowers

Male, age 18 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

In the spring of 2026, just weeks before his high school graduation, 18-year-old Brady Flowers Jr. was a young man on the cusp of his future. A senior at Jackson-Reed High School in Washington, D.C., he was known for his charismatic smile and the positive…

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Brannon Briggs

Male, age 18 · Beaumont, Texas

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

In the late afternoon of May 7, 2026, a life full of promise was tragically cut short in Beaumont, Texas. Brannon "Lil B" Briggs Jr., an 18-year-old male, was fatally wounded by gunfire at Perlstein Park in the Amelia neighborhood. The incident unfolded…

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Christopher Reyes

Male, age 15 · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

On the evening of May 7, 2026, the life of 15-year-old Christopher Reyes was tragically cut short on a street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Christopher, a boy of Hispanic descent, was walking with a friend in the vicinity of the 500 block of South Flannery Road…

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Courtney Tanorris Jenkins

Male, age 45 · Albany, Georgia

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

In the late hours of May 7, 2026, a dispute in Albany, Georgia, turned deadly, claiming the life of 45-year-old Courtney Tanorris Jenkins. The incident unfolded in the 600 block of Bobbitt Drive, where an argument between Jenkins and another man escalated…

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Damarion DJ Johnson

Male, age 18 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

On the evening of May 7, 2026, 18-year-old Damarion "DJ" Johnson, a promising African American high school basketball star, was tragically killed in a shooting on Chicago's West Side. Johnson was a senior at Christ the King Jesuit College Prep and was on the…

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Dean Hill

Male, age 30 · Columbus, Georgia

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

In the late afternoon of Thursday, May 7, 2026, the quiet of a residential neighborhood in East Columbus, Georgia, was shattered by the sound of gunfire. When police responded to reports of a shooting on Merrywood Drive at approximately 5:20 p.m., they…

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Edward Duncan Jr.

Male, age 42 · Goldsboro, North Carolina

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

On the evening of May 7, 2026, the life of 42-year-old Edward Duncan Jr., a resident of Smithfield, North Carolina, was tragically cut short in a shooting that unfolded in Goldsboro. The incident occurred at approximately 8:38 p.m. in the 100 block of…

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Jadiel Rodriguez

Male, age 16 · Houston, Texas

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

In the late afternoon of May 7, 2026, a burst of gunfire shattered the calm of the Durham Park neighborhood in southeast Houston, forever altering the lives of a local family. Jadiel Rodriguez, a 16-year-old male, was fatally wounded in what police described…

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Jaliyah Miller

Female, age 28 · Little Rock, Arkansas

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

In the spring of 2026, the life of 28-year-old Jaliyah Miller, a Black woman from Little Rock, Arkansas, was tragically cut short, leaving her family and community searching for answers. The series of events leading to the discovery of her death began to…

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Jami Dahan

Female, age 63 · Pflugerville, Texas

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

In the quiet suburbs of Pflugerville, Texas, a grim discovery shattered the peace on the morning of May 7, 2026. Inside a home on Civorno Drive, authorities found the bodies of 63-year-old Jami Dahan, her 62-year-old husband Armand Dahan, and their…

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Jassen Cho

Male, age 38 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

On the evening of May 7, 2026, Jassen Cho, a 38-year-old Korean American financial analyst, was working a side job as an Uber driver in Chicago, a gig he had taken on to save for a future he was eagerly planning with his girlfriend. As he drove his white…

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Kimberly Michelle Kim Grant

Female, age 42 · Fairview, North Carolina

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

In the quiet community of Fairview, North Carolina, a deeply disturbing series of events unfolded, culminating in the tragic death of 42-year-old Kimberly Michelle "Kim" Grant. On the evening of May 7, 2026, deputies from the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office…

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Markevious Boales

Male, age 28 · Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

On the evening of May 7, 2026, Markevious Boales, a 28-year-old man, was fatally shot in a violent encounter in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The incident, which also claimed the life of 32-year-old TaMarcus McMiller, unfolded at a gas station on North Blake Street…

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Marquez Lewis

Male, age 28 · Kinston, North Carolina

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

In the early morning hours of Thursday, May 7, 2026, the life of 28-year-old Marquez Jamal Lewis was tragically cut short in Kinston, North Carolina. Just after midnight, at approximately 12:15 a.m., the Kinston Police Department received reports of gunshots…

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Miracle McKenzie

Male, age 35 · Seattle, Washington

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

In the early morning hours of May 7, 2026, a grim discovery was made in a South Seattle encampment near Cheasty Boulevard South and South Winthrop Street. Inside one of the tents lay the body of 35-year-old Miracle McKenzie, a male who had been fatally shot.…

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Noah Dahan

Male, age 31 · Pflugerville, Texas

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

In the quiet suburban community of Pflugerville, Texas, a horrific tragedy shattered the peace on May 7, 2026, culminating in the death of 31-year-old Noah Dahan, a man remembered as an amazing human who loved to make everyone laugh and feel good. The…

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Sharon Harwood Grant

Female, age 66 · Fairview, North Carolina

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

Sharon Harwood Grant, a 66-year-old woman from Fairview, North Carolina, was found dead inside a home on Ashworth Drive during a welfare check on the evening of May 7, 2026. She was discovered alongside Travis Eugene Grant, 41, and Kimberly Michelle Grant…

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Shonte Evette McDonald

Female, age 48 · Fort Wayne, Indiana

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

In the late evening of May 7, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the 200 block of East Maple Grove Avenue around 9:50 p.m. following a report of a possible shooting. Upon their arrival, patrol officers discovered an active incident that…

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Swa Hid

Male, age 21 · Fort Wayne, Indiana

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

On the afternoon of May 7, 2026, a sense of unease settled over a Fort Wayne, Indiana neighborhood as police responded to reports of a disturbance at the intersection of Stardale and Turtle Creek drives. The situation quickly escalated when further calls came…

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TaMarcus McMiller

Male, age 32 · Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

On the evening of May 7, 2026, a burst of gunfire shattered the relative quiet of a gas station at 101 North Blake Street in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, leaving two men dead and two others wounded. One of the men who lost his life was 32-year-old TaMarcus McMiller.…

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Tazelic Pringle

Male, age 24 · Syracuse, New York

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

On the evening of May 7, 2026, the life of 24-year-old Tazelic Pringle was tragically cut short by an act of gun violence in Syracuse, New York. The incident unfolded around 9:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Wolf Street, a detail that was brought to the attention…

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Travis Eugene Grant

Male, age 41 · Fairview, North Carolina

Killed May 7, 2026 · this year

In the quiet community of Fairview, North Carolina, a tragedy unfolded in early May of 2026, forever altering the lives of the Grant family. Concerns from relatives over their inability to contact Travis Eugene Grant, 41, and his family prompted a series of…

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Dekendrick Simmons

Male, age 30 · Reform, Alabama

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the small town of Reform, Alabama, the life of 30-year-old Dekendrick Simmons, a male, was cut short after a violent altercation. On the evening of Tuesday, May 6, 2025, an argument at Simmons's home escalated, resulting in him being shot. He was rushed to…

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Teri Overton

Female, age 60 · Des Arc, Arkansas

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the quiet town of Des Arc, Arkansas, a community was shaken by the unexpected and tragic death of one of its own. On the evening of May 7, 2025, police responded to a distress call at a residence located in the 300 block of South 15th Street. Inside, they…

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Jared Floyd

Male, age 25 · Hartford, Connecticut

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

On the afternoon of May 7, 2025, Jared Floyd, a 25-year-old male, was fatally shot in Hartford, Connecticut. The incident occurred around 1:28 p.m. in the 1000 block of Capitol Avenue, near the intersection with James Street. First responders discovered Floyd…

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Patrick Sullivan

Male, age 38 · Zephyrhills South, Florida

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

Patrick Joseph Sullivan, a 38-year-old male from Zephyrhills South, Florida, tragically lost his life on May 7, 2025. Born on April 29, 1987, in Bagdad, Florida, Patrick was known for his adventurous spirit and fearless approach to life. He had a deep love…

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Chad Eric Perry

Male, age 54 · Cowden, Illinois

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

Chad Eric Perry, a 54-year-old man from Cowden, Illinois, passed away on May 7, 2025. Born on October 11, 1970, in Shelbyville, Illinois, he was the son of Gary and Mary Perry. Chad was known for his warm presence and kind spirit, leaving behind cherished…

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Tasha White

Female, age 49 · Louisville, Kentucky

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the spring of 2025, the life of 49-year-old Latasha 'Tasha' White was tragically cut short, leaving her family searching for answers and a community grappling with a complex and disturbing case. White was a female resident of Louisville, Kentucky. The…

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Nayomie Fontenot

Female, age 14 · Lake Arthur, Louisiana

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the small town of Lake Arthur, Louisiana, the life of 14-year-old Nayomie Marie Fontenot was tragically cut short on the night of May 7, 2025. An African American female known for her bright and energetic nature, Nayomie was a student at the James Ward…

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Jarvis Brister Jr

Male, age 18 · Amite, Louisiana

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

Jarvis Brister Jr., an 18-year-old Black / African American male from Amite, Louisiana, was on the verge of a bright future. Just one week before he was set to graduate from St. Helena College and Career Academy, the high school football player had a full…

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John Lewis

Male, age 15 · Baltimore, Maryland

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the quiet neighborhood of Belair-Edison in East Baltimore, the life of 15-year-old John Lewis was tragically cut short on the evening of May 7, 2025. The young man, a male, was fatally wounded in a shooting that also left a 19-year-old injured. The…

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Zephaniah Thompson

Male, age 19 · Jackson, Mississippi

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the spring of 2025, a burst of violence on a street in Jackson, Mississippi, cut short the life of 19-year-old Zephaniah Thompson. On the evening of May 7th, officers were called to the 300 block of Holden Street where they found Thompson, a male…

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AuJai Davenport

Female, age 18 · Columbus, Ohio

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

On May 7, 2025, tragedy struck in Columbus, Ohio, as 18-year-old Au’jai Davenport, a young African American woman, lost her life in a fatal shooting on Mock Road. The Columbus Division of Police responded to reports of gunfire in the 2000 block of Mock Road…

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Eric Wade Elder

Male, age 45 · Gray Court, South Carolina

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the quiet community of Gray Court, South Carolina, the life of Eric Wade Elder, a 45-year-old White/Caucasian male, was abruptly ended on May 7, 2025. The incident unfolded in the 2000 block of Highway 101 North in Laurens County, where authorities…

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Miles Hanna

Male, age 30 · Gallatin, Tennessee

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the late hours of May 7, 2025, a verbal dispute at the second boat launch of Lock 4 Park in Gallatin, Tennessee, tragically cut short the life of 30-year-old Miles Hanna. A white male known for his kind heart and ever-present smile, Hanna was a talented…

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Shamod Tylond Harris

Female, age 23 · Kingsport, Tennessee

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the quiet early morning hours of May 7, 2025, in Church Hill, a small town in Hawkins County near Kingsport, Tennessee, the life of Shamod Tylond Harris was tragically cut short. Harris, a 23-year-old African American man, had recently moved to the area…

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Jeffery Arriola

Male, age 48 · Lufkin, Texas

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

On May 7, 2025, Jeffery George Arriola, 48, passed away in Lufkin, Texas. An iron worker by trade, Arriola spent 20 years building structures across the United States, forging lifelong friendships with his colleagues who became known as the "Brothers of the…

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Tahirou Diallo

Male, age 60 · North Richland Hills, Texas

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

Tahirou Diallo, a 60-year-old male rideshare driver from North Richland Hills, Texas, was tragically killed on May 7, 2025. Diallo, who was originally from Guinea in West Africa, was known as a pillar of his community and a devoted family man. His death has…

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Nikale Kwame Gordon Sr.

Male, age 32 · Portsmouth, Virginia

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the evening of May 7, 2025, in the first block of Connor Place in Portsmouth, Virginia, a burst of violence cut short the life of 32-year-old Nikale Kwame Gordon Sr. First responders arrived at the scene, just off George Washington Highway, around 8:20…

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Rhonda Spencer

Female, age 65 · Miami Gardens, Florida

Killed May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago

Rhonda Spencer, 65, a Black/African American woman, died on May 7, 2025, after an early-morning explosion and fire tore through her Miami Gardens home. Rhonda Spencer, 65, female, was found inside the residence alongside her husband, Timothy Fordham, 59…

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