Deaths by Force on October 4

Deaths by Force (430)

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Marlena Donna Hicks

Female, age 60 · Columbus, Ohio

Killed Oct 4, 2026 · this year

Marlena June Hicks was remembered by her daughter as a "wonderfully wild, fun-loving, and deeply caring soul who genuinely never met a stranger." A 60-year-old mother and grandmother, Marlena spent most of her life in Columbus, Ohio. Her family was central to…

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Phillip Leo Jones IV

Male, age 20 · San Francisco, California

Killed Oct 4, 2026 · this year

Phillip Leo Jones IV, known affectionately to his friends and family as “Pop,” was a 20-year-old man from San Francisco, California. In the days after his death, loved ones took to social media to express their grief, posting broken heart and prayer emojis…

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Robert Thomas McLeod

Male, age 25 · Beaufort, South Carolina

Killed Oct 4, 2026 · this year

A quiet Sunday afternoon in Beaufort, South Carolina, was shattered by the gunshot that ended the life of Robert Thomas McLeod, a 25-year-old local man. Remembered for his kindness and warmth, Robert’s death on October 4, 2026, left his family and friends…

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Samarion Campbell

Male, age 17 · Racine, Wisconsin

Killed Oct 4, 2026 · this year

Samarion R. Campbell Aranda, known affectionately as “Papi” to his loved ones, was a 17-year-old junior at Horlick High School in Racine, Wisconsin. Born on September 14, 2009, he was remembered by his older sister as a “good person” who was funny and loved.…

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Shalethia Horton

Female, age 35 · Nashville, Tennessee

Killed Oct 4, 2026 · this year

Shalethia Horton, known to her loved ones as "Sally," was remembered as a life-sized magnet, a person whose warm and vibrant spirit naturally drew others to her. The 35-year-old Nashville native had a love for music, basketball, and, most of all, children.…

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Shawne Maurice Miller

Male, age 53 · Columbus, Ohio

Killed Oct 4, 2026 · this year

Shawne Maurice Miller, a beloved father, author, and visionary storyteller known affectionately as “Cap,” was a man whose creativity and contagious laugh left a lasting mark on everyone he knew. The 53-year-old Columbus, Ohio native was a male who found his…

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Shianne L. Massey

Female, age 23 · Cleveland, Ohio

Killed Oct 4, 2026 · this year

Shianne L. Massey was a beautiful soul and the life of the party, a young woman whose presence and smile could fill a room. The 23-year-old female was deeply loved, and her family remembers her as outgoing, smart, and fun. Her cousin recalled that even when…

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Terran Ronaldo Faidley Jr.

Male, age 31 · Tacoma, Washington

Killed Oct 4, 2026 · this year

Terran Ronaldo Faidley Jr. is remembered by his loved ones for his vibrant spirit and the profound joy he brought into their lives. A 31-year-old man from Lakewood, Washington, Terran was a cherished son, brother, and friend whose positive influence was felt…

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William Nikos Davis

Male, age 31 · Charlotte, North Carolina

Killed Oct 4, 2026 · this year

William Nikos Davis, known affectionately to his loved ones as “Nik,” was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, on April 22, 1995. He was the eldest son of Victoria “Vik” Davis and D. “Vito” Davis. William, a 31-year-old man, was educated in both Raleigh and…

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William Roosevelt Westry

Male, age 43 · Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Oct 4, 2026 · this year

William Roosevelt Westry, a 43-year-old man, was shot and killed in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the evening of Sunday, October 4, 2026. His life was marked by long-standing ties to the city and several encounters with the criminal justice system. According to court…

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Bryan Richmond

Male, age 27 · Phoenix, Arizona

Killed Oct 4, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the pre-dawn hours of an October morning in Phoenix, Arizona, the quiet of the neighborhood around 37th Drive and McDowell Road was broken by a discovery that would launch a homicide investigation. On October 4, 2025, just before 2:30 a.m., police…

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Christopher Smith

Male, age 35 · Canton, Ohio

Killed Oct 4, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the early hours of October 4, 2025, Christopher J. Smith, 35, a male from Canton, was found on the living room floor of an apartment in the 2100 block of Market Avenue North with a gunshot wound to the hip. Officers had been dispatched around 1:30 a.m. and…

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Natalie Peleschak

Female, age 55 · Frackville, Pennsylvania

Killed Oct 4, 2025 · 1 year ago

Natalie Peleschak, 55, female, was shot in her home on South Center Street in Frackville just after midnight on October 4, 2025. Police and troopers were dispatched at 12:06 a.m. to the residence, where the Schuylkill County coroner pronounced Natalie…

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Keeondray Sterling

Male, age 37 · Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Killed Oct 4, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the late hours of a Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a dispute tragically escalated, leaving one man dead. Keeondray Sterling, a 37-year-old male, was fatally shot on October 4, 2025. The incident occurred shortly before 11 p.m. in the 3400 block of…

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Shurkory Whetstone

Male, age 31 · Alexander-city, Alabama

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the autumn of 2024, the life of 31-year-old Shurkory Whetstone, a male from Alexander City, Alabama, was tragically cut short. On Friday, October 4, 2024, Whetstone was found deceased in Elmore County. The cause of his death was determined to be from gun…

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Barbara Brandt

Female, age 81 · Cromwell, Connecticut

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the quiet town of Cromwell, Connecticut, a tragedy unfolded on October 4, 2024, marking the final chapter in the life of 81-year-old Barbara Brandt. A long-term resident of the Apple Rehab facility, she was known by neighbors as a sweet woman who had a…

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Arthur Braxton

Male, age 32 · Augusta, Georgia

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the early evening of October 4, 2024, a burst of violence shattered the Friday night peace outside the El Presidente Mexican Restaurant on 8th Street in Augusta, Georgia. Patrons and passersby were startled by the sound of gunfire, and in the aftermath…

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Lorne Niel Odom

Male, age 36 · Albany, Georgia

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the late hours of an autumn evening in Albany, Georgia, a dispute at a local billiards pub tragically escalated, ending the life of 36-year-old Lorne Niel Odom. On October 4, 2024, officers were dispatched to the Break Time Pub & Billiards on Palmyra Road…

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Tasmin Harris

Male, age 45 · Atlanta, Georgia

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the early morning hours of October 4, 2024, a resident of the Avana Westside apartment complex in northwest Atlanta became the victim of a fatal encounter. Tasmin Thomell Harris, a 45-year-old Black male, was shot and killed. The incident unfolded around…

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Marzelle C. Moore

Male, age 35 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 4, 2024, a fatal shooting occurred in the Fernwood neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, resulting in the death of Marzelle C. Moore, a 35-year-old man. The incident took place in the 10600-block of South State Street just after 10:30 p.m.. At the…

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Angel Hennie Maldonado

Male, age 23 · Fort Wayne, Indiana

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the late afternoon of October 4, 2024, a burst of violence shattered the quiet of a Fort Wayne, Indiana neighborhood, leaving a young man's life cut tragically short. Angel Hennie Maldonado, a 23-year-old Hispanic male, was found suffering from multiple…

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Ron Oneal Tate

Male, age 50 · La Place, Louisiana

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the quiet community of La Place, Louisiana, a night of family preparations turned into a scene of unimaginable tragedy. Ron Oneal Tate, a 50-year-old Black male, was killed on Friday, October 4, 2024, in a senseless act of violence that also claimed the…

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SaMiya McClain

Female, age 11 · La-place, Louisiana

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

On a night that should have been filled with joyful anticipation, 11-year-old SaMiya McClain was helping her family prepare for a toddler's birthday party. It was Friday, October 4, 2024, in LaPlace, Louisiana, and inside her uncle's home, balloons were being…

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Tracy Tremell Chap

Male, age 43 · Shreveport, Louisiana

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the autumn of 2024, the life of Tracy Tremell Chap, a 43-year-old male, was cut short by an act of gun violence in Shreveport, Louisiana. On the morning of Friday, October 4, 2024, Chap was a passenger in a van traveling through the Mooretown neighborhood.…

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Bryan McCoy

Male, age 42 · Toledo, Ohio

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

Bryan S. McCoy Sr., a 42-year-old Black man from Toledo, Ohio, was remembered by his family as a loving father who cherished spending time with his children and always desired to make them happy. Born and raised in Toledo, he attended Woodward High School and…

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Carnal Mixon

Male, age 17 · Columbus, Ohio

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

Carnal Mixon, a 17-year-old Black male described by those who knew him as smart, funny, and intelligent, was shot and killed in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, on the afternoon of October 4, 2024. Just before 3:40 p.m., the Columbus Division of…

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Estela Mondragon Torres

Female, age 58 · Greenville, Mississippi

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the quiet town of Greenville, Mississippi, a domestic dispute on the morning of October 4, 2024, ended in tragedy. Estela Mondragon Torres, a 58-year-old Hispanic female, was fatally shot at her home on All Saints Circle. Greenville Police Department…

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Gary Lennard Henderson

Male, age 26 · Byram, Mississippi

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the late hours of October 4, 2024, the life of 26-year-old Gary Lennard Henderson was cut short in a burst of violence within his own home at The Reserve of Byram Apartments in Byram, Mississippi. Just before midnight, the sound of multiple gunshots echoed…

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Joey Shane Onsby

Male, age 55 · Pontotoc, Mississippi

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

Joey Shane Onsby, a 55-year-old man from Pontotoc, Mississippi, died on Friday, October 4, 2024, after being shot. The incident occurred on Palestine Road in Pontotoc County. According to the local coroner, an arrest was made in connection with the fatal…

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Decorey Lacarl Thomason

Male, age 31 · Greenville, South Carolina

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the early morning hours of October 4, 2024, a gathering at the Boulder Creek Apartments on Furman Hall Road in Greenville County, South Carolina, took a tragic turn. Decorey Lacarl Thomason, a 31-year-old Black male from Mauldin, was enjoying a…

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Kevin Lynnard Starkes Jr

Male · Orangeburg, South Carolina

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

The Black / African American male victim, Kevin Lynnard Starkes Jr., became the subject of a homicide investigation in Orangeburg, South Carolina, following a violent incident in the early autumn of 2024. On October 4, 2024, local law enforcement and…

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Darnell Lee Porter

Male, age 44 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

On the evening of October 4, 2024, a shooting in the 3600 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike in Henrico County, Virginia, resulted in the death of 44-year-old Darnell Lee Porter. Porter, a male resident of Henrico, was one of two men found with life-threatening…

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Mohammad Sahariar Islam

Male, age 28 · Fairfield, New Jersey

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the early afternoon of October 4, 2024, a shooting at the Ramada by Wyndham hotel on Two Bridges Road in Fairfield, New Jersey, resulted in the death of 28-year-old Mohammad Sahariar Islam. Authorities received a 911 call about a disturbance at the hotel…

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Rommel U Nolasco-uelez

Male, age 30 · Kansas-city, Missouri

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the early evening of October 4, 2024, a dispute between two men in Kansas City, Missouri, escalated into a fatal encounter, leaving one man dead in the street. The victim was identified as 30-year-old Rommel U. Nolasco-Manuelez. The incident, which marked…

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Rahsaun Williams

Male, age 39 · Queens, New York

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

On the evening of October 4, 2024, a tragedy unfolded in the courtyard of a Queens public housing complex that ended the life of 39-year-old Rahsaun Williams. A male resident of the borough, Williams was shot multiple times near the Pomonok Houses on Parsons…

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Christopher E. Potter

Male, age 56 · South-whitehall-township, Pennsylvania

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

In the early morning hours of October 4, 2024, the quiet of a South Whitehall Township neighborhood was shattered by the sound of gunfire. Inside a home in the 3400 block of Cambridge Circle, 56-year-old Christopher E. Potter was found in a first-floor…

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Giovanni Aburto Lopez

Male, age 21 · Watsonville, California

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 4, 2024, at approximately 12:43 a.m., Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a shooting on the 700 block of Carlton Road, near Watsonville, California. Upon arrival, they discovered two 21-year-old men, identified as cousins…

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Isaiah Jacob Stanley

Male, age 22 · Redding, California

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 4, 2024, at approximately 2:41 a.m., a tragic shooting occurred near the Westwood Village Shopping Center in Redding, California, resulting in the deaths of 22-year-old Isaiah Jacob Stanley and 30-year-old Winfred "Bookie" Avant Jr. Three other…

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Jeremiah Rios Aguilera

Male, age 21 · Watsonville, California

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 4, 2024, at approximately 12:43 a.m., Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a shooting on the 700 block of Carlton Road, an agricultural area near Watsonville, California. Upon arrival, they discovered two 21-year-old men…

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Patricia D. McDonald

Female, age 83 · Stockton, California

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 4, 2024, Patricia McDonald, 83, and John McDonald Jr., 76, were found deceased in their residence on the 4600 block of Winding River Circle in Stockton, California. Both individuals had sustained gunshot wounds and were discovered lying next to…

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Winfred Avant Jr.

Male, age 30 · Redding, California

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

Winfred Avant Jr., a 30-year-old Black man known to family and friends as "Bookie," was remembered as a generous and caring person who brought joy to those around him. His family said he was the light of a room, a standup guy who enjoyed cooking and dancing…

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Donnell Sterling

Male, age 52 · San-antonio, Texas

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 4, 2024, San Antonio police responded to a call at the Victoria Plaza Apartments, located in the 400 block of Barrera Street, after reports of a foul odor emanating from one of the units. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of 52-year-old…

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Edgar Gabriel Lucero

Male, age 37 · El-paso, Texas

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 4, 2024, 37-year-old Edgar Gabriel Lucero from Sunland Park, New Mexico, was fatally shot at a Whataburger located at 650 Sunland Park Drive in West El Paso, Texas. Lucero was in the drive-thru line with his stepchildren and niece when a white Ford…

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Mary Jane Collins

Female, age 42 · Seabrook, Texas

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 4, 2024, 23-year-old MaryJayne Collins was found dead in her Seabrook, Texas apartment, having suffered blunt force trauma and a stab wound. Her two young children were present but unharmed. Investigations revealed that Collins had been in a…

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Michael Deandre Reed

Male, age 41 · Dallas, Texas

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

On October 4, 2024, at approximately 6:10 p.m., Dallas Police Department officers responded to a shooting call in the 4600 block of Lake Avenue, near the Medical District in Dallas, Texas. Upon arrival, they discovered 41-year-old Michael Deandre Reed…

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Barbara Bobbie Brandt

Female, age 81 · Cromwell, Connecticut

Killed Oct 4, 2024 · 2 years ago

Barbara "Bobbie" Brandt, an 81-year-old Caucasian female, had been a resident at Apple Rehab in Cromwell, Connecticut, since 2021. Neighbors from the condo she once shared with her husband, Dennis "Danny" Brandt, remembered her as a sweet woman who loved…

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Leon Curtis

Male, age 29 · Mobile, Alabama

Killed Oct 4, 2023 · 3 years ago

On a late Wednesday evening in Mobile, Alabama, the life of 29-year-old Leon Curtis IV was tragically cut short. On October 4, 2023, at approximately 11:04 p.m., police responded to a call of a person shot at the Brookley Pointe Apartments on South Washington…

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David Lamar Morgan

Male, age 58 · Macon, Georgia

Killed Oct 4, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the early morning hours of October 4, 2023, David Lamar Morgan, a 58-year-old male from Cochran, was found with gunshot wounds at the Safe Haven Mobile Home Park on Glendale Avenue in south Macon. He was visiting someone at the mobile home park and did not…

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Dates are the day last seen (missing), the day of death, or when the date of death is unknown the day found or reported missing (deaths by force), the day found (unidentified and unclaimed), the victim's date of death (serial killers) and the day of the attack (mass murders). Solved, located, identified and claimed cases are not listed.