Deaths by Force on October 2

Deaths by Force (474)

Death by Force25th anniversary

Helen Caron

Female, age 84 · Lewiston, Maine

Killed Oct 2, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the autumn of 2001, the life of 84-year-old Helen Caron, a Caucasian female, was tragically cut short. On October 2nd of that year, a fire broke out in her apartment building on Ash Street in Lewiston, Maine. The blaze, which authorities believe was…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

Leslie Loper

Male · Tulsa, Oklahoma

Killed Oct 2, 1996 · 30 years ago

In the autumn of 1996, the life of a Tulsa, Oklahoma bar owner came to a tragic and violent end. Leslie Looper, a male, was leaving his own establishment on the evening of October 2, 1996, when he was confronted by an unknown individual. The assailant…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Mary Catherine Williams

Female, age 31 · New York City, New York

Killed Oct 2, 1991 · 35 years ago

Mary Catherine Williams, a 31-year-old White woman, had come to New York City chasing a brighter story for herself, but the city’s edges closed in—drugs, the streets, and a dangerous late-night economy that made people vanish without headlines. In the fall of…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Leroy Eilers

Male · Fontana, California

Killed Oct 2, 1981 · 45 years ago

Leroy Eilers was found shot to death on October 12, 1981, in his home located on the 7700 block of Laurel Avenue in Fontana, California. He was discovered lying on his couch, having succumbed to gunshot wounds. The circumstances surrounding his death were…

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Death by Force65th anniversary

Rosetta Witt

Female, age 74 · Arvada, Colorado

Killed Oct 2, 1961 · 65 years ago

In the quiet community of Arvada, Colorado, Rosetta Witt was a familiar and cherished figure. A 74-year-old white female, she was the proprietor of the Witt Cash Grocery, a small store connected to her home at 5050 Carr Street. For many years, she and her…

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Death by Force115th anniversary

James Jebty J.j. Pipes

Male, age 40 · Houston, Texas

Killed Oct 2, 1911 · 115 years ago

Special Officer James Jebty "J.J." Pipes, aged 40, was shot and killed on October 2, 1911, in Houston, Texas. He was a member of the Southern Pacific Railroad Police Department. Pipes was killed while protecting railroad property and employees during a…

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Death by Force5th anniversary

Lorenzo Gaston

Male, age 27 · Jackson, Mississippi

Killed Oct 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early morning hours of October 2, 2021, the life of 27-year-old Lorenzo Gaston, a male resident of Jackson, Mississippi, was tragically cut short. The initial encounter with law enforcement found Gaston near the intersection of Livingston Road and…

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Death by Force5th anniversary

Ausage Sauta

Male, age 46 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Oct 2, 2021 · 5 years ago

Ausage Sauta was 46 years old when he died on Saturday, October 2, 2021, in North Long Beach. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, he died of stab wounds after being stabbed near East Harding Street and Linden Avenue. His death was…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Troy Johnson

Male, age 23 · Hampton, Virginia

Killed Oct 2, 2011 · 15 years ago

On a cool autumn evening in Newport News, Virginia, the life of a young man was tragically cut short, leaving a family to grieve and a community with unanswered questions. Troy D. Johnson Jr., a 23-year-old male, was inside the Roadside Cafe in the 4400 block…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

Dennis McNamara

Male, age 47 · Ridley-township, Pennsylvania

Killed Oct 2, 1996 · 30 years ago

Officer Dennis McNamara, a 43-year-old Caucasian male, was a dedicated police officer serving with the Upper Darby Township Police Department in Pennsylvania. He devoted eight years of his life to upholding the law and protecting his community. Tragically, on…

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Dennis Caulder

Male, age 26 · Dillon, South Carolina

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

A son, grandson, and brother, Dennis Lee Caulder was a young man from Marion County, South Carolina, with a large and loving family. Born on December 26, 1999, to his parents Jimmy Earvin Caulder and Lillian Lorraine Tyndall, Dennis was part of a sprawling…

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Carlos Lee Moore

Male, age 23 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

A young man’s life was cut short in the early morning hours of Friday, October 2, 2026, in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. Carlos Lee Moore, a 23-year-old male, was found shot to death on a residential street, leaving behind unanswered questions and a…

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Al Rice II

Male, age 45 · Mayfield Heights, Ohio

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Al C. Rice II, a 45-year-old man from Cleveland, Ohio, was remembered by a loved one as someone who provided encouragement when it was needed most. In a tribute, this person wrote, "Sir, you helped me discover a strength within myself that I didn't always…

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Aubrey AJ Jackson

Male, age 18 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Aubrey Jackson Jr., an 18-year-old male known to his loved ones as “AJ,” was a senior at Perspectives Leadership Academy in Chicago with a bright future ahead of him. His cousin remembered him as sweet and kind, someone who was always laughing and smiling. A…

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Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers

Male, age 15 · Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers was a smart, brave, and strong-willed 15-year-old boy who was fiercely loyal to his family and friends. A sophomore at Desert Pines High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, Carth, who went by Carth Onasi, was the oldest of nine siblings.…

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Chance Avery Galloway

Male, age 25 · Piedmont, South Carolina

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Chance Avery Galloway was known for his selfless nature, infectious sense of humor, and the joy he brought to those around him. A 25-year-old man from Piedmont, South Carolina, he was remembered by his family as a good kid who would do anything for anyone.…

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Christian Ian White

Male, age 21 · Augusta, Georgia

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Christian Ian White was a young man from Beech Island, South Carolina, a community just across the Savannah River from Augusta, Georgia. Born on February 20, 2005, he was 21 years old and navigating the complexities of early adulthood. While a full obituary…

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Christy Grubbs

Female, age 42 · Springhill, Louisiana

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Christy Grubbs was a beloved mother and a dedicated park ranger known throughout her community. At 42 years old, she had built a life in Springhill, Louisiana, centered on her family and her work in the outdoors. She shared a special bond with her adult son…

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Douglas Quentez Griffin

Male, age 35 · Chambers County, Alabama

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Douglas Quentez Griffin, known affectionately to his family and friends as “Quinn,” was a fun-loving and energetic man whose presence brought laughter and joy to those around him. Born on April 5, 1991, in Lee County, Alabama, the 35-year-old Opelika resident…

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Jaydin Lewis

age 18 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Jaydin Lewis, an 18-year-old known for a smile that could make anyone feel welcome, was a young man with a kind spirit and a bright future. His family remembers him as a happy, loving, and gentle person who brought joy to everyone around him. A high school…

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Jo Ann Karales

Female, age 66 · Woodbridge, Connecticut

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Jo Ann Karales was a creative and community-minded business owner who, with her husband, turned a simple household solution into a successful enterprise. The 66-year-old woman and her husband, William Karales, were the owners of Sea Lark Enterprises, LLC…

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Kimberly Pastor

Female, age 19 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Kimberly Pastor was a 19-year-old mother with a bright future ahead of her, focused on creating a stable and secure life for her young son. A student with good grades, she loved to read and was weighing her options between attending a university or enlisting…

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Larry Wandrick Jr.

Male, age 41 · St. Louis, Missouri

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Larry Wandrick Jr., a 41-year-old father of ten, was a man whose life was deeply rooted in his family. His world revolved around his children, and his presence was a constant source of support and love for his large family. Friends and relatives remember him…

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Lora Grodnick

Female, age 62 · Skillman, New Jersey

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Lora “Lori” Grodnick was known as a mother who supported her daughter’s compassionate impulses. She and her husband, David Grodnick, an insurance executive and real estate attorney, lived with their daughter in the Princeton, New Jersey, area for years before…

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Matthew Gan-Dara

Male, age 30 · Porterville, California

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Matthew Gan-Dara, a hardworking 30-year-old man from Bakersfield, California, was known by loved ones as a bright and loving person. He had recently celebrated his 30th birthday and regularly traveled from the Bakersfield area to find work to support himself.…

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Michael Fusilier

Male, age 19 · St. Martinville, Louisiana

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Michael Fusilier, III, known to friends as "Mikey," was a 19-year-old man from Lafayette, Louisiana, remembered for his goofy, witty, and easily lovable personality. A native of New Iberia, he was a 2025 graduate of New Iberia Senior High School and was…

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Michelle Min Walker

Female, age 63 · Oakland, California

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Michelle Min Walker was the creative force and co-founder of the successful women's fashion brand Bryn Walker. For decades, the 63-year-old female designer, alongside her husband and business partner Bryan Walker, built a loyal following for their…

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Moises Abraham Vasquez

Male, age 30 · Porterville, California

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

In the pre-dawn stillness of a Friday morning, Moises Abraham Vasquez, a 30-year-old man from Bakersfield, California, was waiting for the workday to begin. He and a colleague, Matthew Gan-Dara, also 30 and from the Bakersfield area, were outside a building…

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Renard Willis IV

Male, age 33 · Greece, New York

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Renard Willis IV, a 33-year-old man known for a smile that could light up a room, was remembered by loved ones as a beautiful spirit with big dreams. His family described him as a good man who worked hard and encouraged others. Renard, a male, had a passion…

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Robert Vaughn

Male, age 46 · Pompano Beach, Florida

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Robert Lee Vaughn III, a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was remembered by his loved ones for his warmth and thoughtfulness. Born on July 25, 1980, Robert was 46 years old, and his memory is cherished by the family, friends, and acquaintances who shared…

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Sloane Caroline Grodnick

Female, age 24 · Skillman, New Jersey

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Sloane Caroline Grodnick, a 24-year-old female graduate student with a passion for art, was remembered by friends for her silly, funny, and compassionate nature. From a young age, Sloane demonstrated a deep empathy for others. When she was just nine years…

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Steven Alan Jones

Male, age 39 · Henrico, Virginia

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Steven Alan Jones, a 39-year-old man from Gloucester, Virginia, had a deep love for music and enjoyed playing both the drums and guitar. Born on March 6, 1987, he was a cherished family man, remembered for his kindness and warmth. He is survived by his…

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Steven Mark Windon

Male, age 49 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

A verbal dispute inside a home in Chicago’s Gresham neighborhood took a fatal turn on the evening of Friday, October 2, 2026, ending in a burst of gunfire that killed a 49-year-old man and wounded a teenage girl. The victim was identified as Steven Mark…

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Travis Brown

Male, age 18 · Hardeeville, South Carolina

Killed Oct 2, 2026 · this year

Travis Brown, an 18-year-old male from Hardeeville, South Carolina, is remembered by his loved ones for the joyful moments he shared and the positive influence he had on their lives. Though his time was short, the bonds he created with family and friends…

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James Ibarra

Male, age 39 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Oct 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

James Ibarra, 39, male, Latino, died on October 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. He was found at his residence, where authorities determined that the fatal injury occurred. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified him and recorded…

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Wanda Murray

Female, age 66 · Durango, Colorado

Killed Oct 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

On a Thursday afternoon in Durango, Colorado, the life of 66-year-old Wanda Murray came to a tragic and violent end. As she was leaving her workplace near a local Walmart, she was confronted by her 74-year-old ex-husband, Michael Murray. He managed to get…

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Malcolm Davis

Male, age 36 · Albany, Georgia

Killed Oct 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the pre-dawn hours of an October morning in Albany, Georgia, a burst of gunfire shattered the quiet, leaving one man dead and another wounded. The deceased was identified as Malcolm Lamar Davis, a 36-year-old male. The incident unfolded at approximately 3…

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Willie Mangham

Male, age 49 · Fort Valley, Georgia

Killed Oct 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the evening hours of an early autumn day in Fort Valley, Georgia, a burst of violence shattered the downtown calm, leaving a local family irrevocably broken. On Thursday, October 2, 2025, Willie Mangham III, a man in his late 40s, was fatally shot at an…

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James Milton

Male, age 31 · Nicholasville, Kentucky

Killed Oct 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

A simmering dispute at a Nicholasville apartment complex on Edgewood Drive culminated in the shooting death of James Milton, a 31-year-old male. The fatal encounter occurred on the morning of October 2, 2025, following a prolonged verbal dispute Milton had…

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Raheem Colwell

Male, age 34 · Newark, New Jersey

Killed Oct 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the early afternoon of a Thursday in Newark's North Ward, the Stephen Crane housing community was disrupted by the sound of gunfire. When the chaos subsided, 34-year-old Raheem Colwell, a male resident of Newark, was found with devastating gunshot wounds…

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Anilkumar Patel

Male, age 54 · Charlotte, North Carolina

Killed Oct 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

Anilkumar Patel, age 54, male, Southwest Asian was shot on the afternoon of October 2, 2025, near the shuttered Lamplighter Inn along the 4400 block of Eddleman Road in northwest Charlotte, North Carolina. First responders were called a little after 1 p.m.…

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Brandon Mandrell Murphy

Male, age 37 · Elm City, North Carolina

Killed Oct 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

Brandon Mandrell Murphy, 37, a Black male from Elm City, North Carolina, was shot and killed in the early hours of October 2, 2025. Deputies found the 37-year-old on Main Street between Parker and Anderson streets around 2:00 a.m., his death later…

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Pankaj Patel

Male, age 54 · Charlotte, North Carolina

Killed Oct 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

Pankaj Patel, 54, a male of South Asian heritage, was shot on the afternoon of October 2, 2025, in northwest Charlotte, North Carolina, near the shuttered Lamplighter Inn on Eddleman Road off I-85. First responders found two men wounded; both were transported…

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Gerald Bogan

Male, age 23 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Killed Oct 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the early evening of October 2, 2025, the life of 23-year-old Gerald L. Bogan III, a Black male from East Liberty, was tragically cut short in Pittsburgh's Hill District. Just before 7 p.m., the sound of gunfire pierced the air, triggering a three-round…

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Kenoshia Yvonne Wheeler

Female, age 29 · Greenville, South Carolina

Killed Oct 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the fall of 2025, Kenoshia Yvonne Wheeler, a 29-year-old Black/African American woman, was building a life in Greenville, South Carolina, filled with plans for the future. Known affectionately as 'Nosha,' she was passionate about her catering business…

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Giselle Britt

Female, age 30 · Franklin, Virginia

Killed Oct 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the early morning hours of October 2, 2025, the life of Giselle Britt, a 30-year-old Black woman from Franklin, Virginia, was tragically cut short. Responding to a call shortly before 3 a.m., Franklin police officers arrived at the 1300 block of Mariner…

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Jasiya Ahmar Vaugn

Male, age 21 · Woodbridge, Virginia

Killed Oct 2, 2025 · 1 year ago

Jasiya Ahmar Vaughn, a 21-year-old Black man from Woodbridge, Virginia, was fatally shot on the evening of October 2, 2025. The incident occurred shortly before 10:50 p.m. on a sidewalk outside the Alamo Drafthouse at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center. An…

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Tiara Thompson

Male, age 43 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Oct 2, 2024 · 2 years ago

On an early autumn evening in Washington, D.C., the sound of gunshots broke the calm. On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., officers from the Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of N Street, Northwest. Upon…

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