Deaths by Force on September 26

Deaths by Force (497)

Death by Force5th anniversary

Ronald Bailey

Male, age 52 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Sep 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the late afternoon of September 26, 2021, the quiet of a residential street in Southeast Washington, D.C. was shattered by the sound of gunfire. Inside a home in the 5200 block of E Street, SE, 52-year-old Ronald Bailey was found suffering from multiple…

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Joel Martinez

Male, age 42 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Sep 26, 2021 · 5 years ago

Joel Martinez, a 42-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on September 26, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Martinez was shot near 1902 N. Marianna Ave. in the El Sereno…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Vanquisha Mitchell

Female, age 21 · Monroe, Louisiana

Killed Sep 26, 2016 · 10 years ago

Vanquisha Mitchell, 21, a Black woman, was staying in Monroe, Louisiana, when an ordinary Sunday night turned fatal. In the hours before the city quieted down, a gun inside a home on McCall Street became the center of a sudden, irreversible moment. What first…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Kathryn Cindy Cook

Female, age 58 · Rosemead, California

Killed Sep 26, 2006 · 20 years ago

Kathryn Cindy Cook was 58 years old when she died on Tuesday, September 26, 2006, in Rosemead. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, she died of stab wounds at 8927 Ralph St. Her death was ruled a homicide, and it is listed as a Los…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

Alvin Bradshaw

Male, age 48 · Portland, Oregon

Killed Sep 26, 1996 · 30 years ago

On the evening of September 26, 1996, Alvin Bradshaw, a 48-year-old man who was mostly bedridden due to medical conditions, was shot while lying in his bed at his residence on SE Division Street in Portland, Oregon. He survived the initial attack but…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Charles Harvey

Male, age 36 · Portland, Oregon

Killed Sep 26, 1991 · 35 years ago

In the early morning hours of September 26, 1991, the quiet residential intersection of NE 13th Avenue and Roselawn Street in Portland, Oregon, was shattered by the sound of gunshots. A car was heard speeding away from the scene, its tires marking a hasty…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Ida Mae Bladen

Female, age 30 · Cincinnati, Ohio

Killed Sep 26, 1991 · 35 years ago

Ida Mae Bladen, a 30-year-old African American woman, was tragically murdered on September 26, 1991, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her body was discovered the following day in a room at the Dennison Hotel on Vine Street. The cause of death was determined to be…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Michael Franklin Thunder Finazzo

Male, age 40 · Randolph, North Carolina

Killed Sep 26, 1981 · 45 years ago

Michael Franklin "Thunder" Finazzo, a 40-year-old male of Italian-American ethnicity, was the leader of the Charlotte chapter of the Hell's Angels. He was found shot to death on September 26, 1981, in Randolph, North Carolina. His body was discovered stuffed…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Tyler Frndak

Male, age 31 · Randolph, North Carolina

Killed Sep 26, 1981 · 45 years ago

Tyler Duris "Yank" Frndak, a 31-year-old male, was found dead on September 26, 1981, in Randolph, North Carolina. Frndak, who was a member of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang, was discovered alongside Michael "Thunder" Finazzo, the 40-year-old president of…

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Isaiah Alonso Mota

Male, age 22 · Denver, Colorado

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Isaiah Alonso Mota, a young man remembered by loved ones as easy-going, loving, and the heart of his family, was killed in a shooting in downtown Denver. Born on December 18, 2003, the 22-year-old from Thornton, Colorado, was known for his kind, caring, and…

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Owen Cannon

Male, age 17 · Waterloo, Iowa

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

A life was cut tragically short on a Saturday morning in Waterloo, Iowa, leaving a community grasping for answers. Owen Cannon, a 17-year-old local boy, was found deceased on September 26, 2026, his death quickly becoming the subject of a homicide…

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Abidine Boye

Male, age 30 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Abidine Boye, a man remembered by customers as extremely kind and hardworking, was just 30 years old and had been working at a vape shop in Richmond, Virginia, for only a short time. His efforts to help those who walked into the store left a positive…

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Alara Marie Vasquez

Female, age 3 · Milledgeville, Georgia

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Alara Marie Vasquez, a three-year-old girl, was remembered by her mother as the “sweetest and most purest little girl.” Her mother, Noelia Toledo, said Alara was full of life, a “feisty little girl with the biggest attitude and the biggest personality ever.”…

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Amanda Marissa De La O McCauley

Female, age 42 · Sioux City, Iowa

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Amanda “Mandy” Marissa De La O McCauley was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend whose warmth and playful spirit brought laughter to countless lives. Born in Sioux City, Iowa, on November 5, 1983, the 42-year-old was the youngest of four children…

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Arell Agapito

Male, age 26 · Albany, New York

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Arell K. Agapito, a 26-year-old man from Albany, New York, was killed in a shooting in the city’s Pine Hills neighborhood in the fall of 2026. His life was cut short on a Saturday evening, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew him. While his loved…

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Brenda Silva-Cervantes

Female, age 40 · Wichita, Kansas

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Brenda Silva-Cervantes was a woman of kindness, resilience, and deep devotion to her family. A 40-year-old Hispanic woman born in Durango, Mexico, Brenda had built a life in Wichita, Kansas, marked by generosity and care. Those who knew her remembered a…

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Cristian Alejandra Rincon

Male, age 30 · Coats, North Carolina

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Cristian Alejandro Rincon, 30, was a resident of Coats, a small town in the eastern part of North Carolina. Born on April 27, 1996, he lived on Forever Lane, a rural road situated off Ebenezer Church Road northeast of the town center. In the wake of his…

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Daisy Aracely Valenzuela

Female, age 25 · Wichita, Kansas

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Daisy Aracely Valenzuela was a 25-year-old woman remembered for her warmth and thoughtfulness by those who knew and loved her. Born on September 18, 2001, her life was tragically cut short in a place she should have been safest: her family’s home in Wichita…

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Daniel Gunderson

Male, age 47 · Sutton, Alaska

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Daniel “Dan” Gunderson was a man defined by a career of public service and a moment of recognized heroism. A 47-year-old resident of Palmer, Alaska, he had dedicated approximately 16 years of his life to the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, a role he served in until…

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Derrick L. Stewart

Male, age 27 · Fort Dodge, Iowa

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Derrick L. Stewart had a personality that could light up a room and a love for making people laugh. His family believed the 27-year-old could have been a comedian, as he was always cracking jokes. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 9, 1998, to Regina…

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Donald King Jr.

Male, age 19 · Nashville, Tennessee

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Donald King Jr., 19, was killed in an exchange of gunfire in a North Nashville parking lot on the evening of Saturday, September 26, 2026. The male teenager’s death left a community searching for answers and calling for more support for its young people. The…

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Jonathan McKinsey

Male, age 40 · Dublin, California

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Jonathan McKinsey was a talented and accomplished 40-year-old man dedicated to his work as the Head of Engineering for Games Player Experience at The New York Times, a position he had held since January 2023. A graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology with…

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Jordance Dozier

Male, age 47 · Waterbury, Connecticut

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Jordance Uron Dozier Sr., known affectionately to his loved ones as "Nook," was a one-of-a-kind soul who brought laughter and warmth wherever he went. A lifelong resident of Waterbury, Connecticut, the 47-year-old male was born on September 21, 1979, to…

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Juan Valenzuela-Ayala

Male, age 49 · Wichita, Kansas

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Juan Valenzuela-Ayala, 49, was a family man living in Wichita, Kansas, whose life was tragically cut short in a violent encounter inside his own home. He shared the residence on East Blake Street with his wife, Brenda Silva-Cervantes, 40, his 25-year-old…

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Keneesha Washington

Female, age 41 · Jackson, Mississippi

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Keneesha Washington was a 41-year-old Black woman from Jackson, Mississippi, whose life was cut short in a violent act. Loved ones remember her as a caring individual with a vibrant spirit, a mother who was deeply devoted to her children. Her sudden death…

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Michael Lorenus

Male, age 37 · Boston, Massachusetts

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

In the early afternoon of a late September Saturday, Michael Lorenus, a 37-year-old man from the Boston suburb of Milton, was shot and killed inside a commercial building. The brazen daylight attack left a community on edge and detectives searching for two…

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Michael Whitfield

Male, age 17 · Bowling Green, Kentucky

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Michael Whitfield, a 17-year-old from Bowling Green, Kentucky, is remembered as a close family member whose life was tragically cut short. In the wake of his death, his mother’s co-workers and community members rallied to support his family, hoping to ease…

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Monsi Chioke Jones Jr.

Male, age 24 · East Hartford, Connecticut

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Monsi Chioke Jones Jr., known affectionately to his loved ones as "CJ" and "Pudge," was a talented and family-oriented young man whose life was cut short at the age of 24. Born on December 29, 2001, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Chanda Easterling and Monsi…

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Nicacio Hernandez III

Male, age 41 · Fort Worth, Texas

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Nicacio Hernandez III was remembered by his family as an authentic, genuine, and loving soul whose presence was a blessing. A 41-year-old male, he was a dedicated father and a devoted husband who carried these titles with honor and grace. Loved ones recalled…

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Nicole Rabitzsch

Female, age 47 · Santa Monica, California

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Nicole Rabitzsch and her husband, Hendrik, had been together for nearly three decades, building a life that took them from their native Germany to the sunny coast of California. The couple, both originally from Essen, Germany, appeared to share a life full of…

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Rickie Jarekus Smith

Male, age 42 · Atlanta, Georgia

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Rickie Jarekus Smith, a man remembered for his comedic and free-spirited nature, was known by friends and family as the life of the party. The 42-year-old was described by loved ones as hilarious, outspoken, and a sharp dresser who was deeply family-oriented.…

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Ryan Alexander Marin

Male, age 14 · Cary, Illinois

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Ryan Alexander Marin was a kind and generous 14-year-old boy with a passion for soccer and a reputation for always being willing to help those around him. Born on July 15, 2012, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Ryan was a freshman at Cary-Grove High School…

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Samantha Sue Cromwell

Female, age 29 · Sacramento, California

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Samantha Sue Cromwell was a vibrant and deeply loved 29-year-old mother whose world revolved around her son. Her family remembers her as a "bright soul," a great daughter, an amazing sister, and a best friend to many. Her stepfather, Cedric Ward, who had been…

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Tyrone Miles

Male, age 28 · Fresno, California

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Tyrone RaShawn Miles, a 28-year-old man known for his bright smile and love for his family, was remembered by loved ones for his humor and energy. Born on May 16, 1998, Tyrone was a father to two children with a third on the way. His family recalled his…

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Thomas Craig Piiliouka Malone

Male, age 30 · Kailua, Hawaii

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Thomas Craig Piiliouka Malone was a father, son, brother, and friend known for his big personality, protective nature, and sense of humor. Born and raised on the Windward side of Oʻahu with roots in Kailua, Waimānalo, and Kāneʻohe, the 30-year-old male was…

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Wendell Renaldo Lowe Sr.

Male, age 64 · South Fulton, Georgia

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Wendell Renaldo Lowe Sr., a 64-year-old United States military veteran with a love for working on cars, was a man whose life was marked by deep connections with his family and friends. Born on February 28, 1962, he was remembered by those who knew him as…

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Yolanda Guerra Koon

Female, age 76 · Sioux City, Iowa

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Yolanda Guerra Koon was known as a pillar of her Siouxland community, a woman with a heart of gold and an unforgettable sense of humor. Born in Roma, Texas, and raised in Pharr, Texas, the 76-year-old female was a devoted member of the Catholic faith. She…

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Jaden Crawford

Male, age 16 · Spartanburg, South Carolina

Killed Sep 26, 2026 · this year

Jaden Syion Edward Ali Crawford, known to his loved ones as “J7,” was a sweet, caring, and talented 16-year-old boy from Spartanburg, South Carolina. His mother, Tiaira Robinson, described him as funny, happy, and loving. Jaden was a junior at Spartanburg…

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Jasmine Chillous

Female, age 34 · Montgomery, Alabama

Killed Sep 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the early evening of Friday, September 26, 2025, a sense of routine was shattered in a Montgomery, Alabama neighborhood. Jasmine Chillous, a 34-year-old Black woman, found her life tragically cut short in an act of violence. As the evening commute moved…

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Gustavo Gonzalez

Male, age 38 · Tempe, Arizona

Killed Sep 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

Gustavo Gonzalez, a 38-year-old male, was killed on September 26, 2025, in what appears to have been a random and tragic act of violence in Tempe, Arizona. On that Friday afternoon, just after 3 p.m., Gonzalez was sitting in his car at an apartment complex…

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Kelveontay Poole

Male, age 20 · Little Rock, Arkansas

Killed Sep 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

On a Friday evening in the Little Rock area, a planned exchange of firearms for money and drugs took a fatal turn, ending the life of Kelveontay Poole. He was identified as a Black male. The incident unfolded in Jacksonville, a city near Little Rock, at the…

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Arthur Burnley

Male, age 66 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Sep 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

Arthur Burnley, 66, a Black male from Los Angeles, was found dead at his residence on September 26, 2025. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified him and recorded the manner of death as suicide, with a gunshot wound to the head listed as the cause.…

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Jacob Jesus Hernandez

Male, age 15 · Bakersfield, California

Killed Sep 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

Jacob Jesus Hernandez, 15, male, was identified by the Kern County Coroner after a late-night shooting in east Bakersfield. Police say the gunfire broke out around 11:42 p.m. on September 26, 2025, near Highland Knolls Drive and Morning Drive, where officers…

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Joey Alexander

Male, age 60 · San Francisco, California

Killed Sep 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

Joey Alexander, a 60-year-old man and Urban Alchemy community ambassador, was shot outside the San Francisco Main Library on Larkin Street late Friday afternoon, September 26, 2025, after he asked a man to stop using drugs near families. According to Urban…

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Jahriel Huertas

Male, age 17 · Orlando, Florida

Killed Sep 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

Jahriel Huertas, 17, male, was shot on the evening of Friday, September 26, 2025, on the 4900 block of Keith Place in unincorporated Orange County, just outside Orlando. Deputies responded around 6 p.m. and found the teen suffering from gunshot wounds; he was…

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Stephan R. Hammond

Male, age 18 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Sep 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

Stephan R. Hammond, 18, a male Black/African American from Chicago, died on September 26, 2025, after being shot on the city's North Side in the Sheridan Park section of Uptown. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 11:49–11:50 p.m. in the 1200…

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Lanya Amika Anderson

Female, age 19 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Sep 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the early morning hours of September 26, 2025, a tragic event unfolded inside an apartment on the far east side of Indianapolis, culminating in the death of 19-year-old Lanya Amika Anderson. The young woman, a female, was fatally shot following what…

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Shawn Allen Sullivan

Male, age 29 · Bloomington, Indiana

Killed Sep 26, 2025 · 1 year ago

On the night of Friday, September 26, 2025, a fatal encounter unfolded near the intersection of West Howe and South Morton streets in Bloomington, Indiana, claiming the life of 29-year-old Shawn Allen Sullivan, a white male. Sullivan, who was experiencing…

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