Deaths by Force on September 28

Deaths by Force (476)

Death by Force10th anniversary

John Figueroa III

Male, age 33 · Greensboro, North Carolina

Killed Sep 28, 2016 · 10 years ago

John Figueroa III, a 33-year-old man from Greensboro, North Carolina, was tragically shot multiple times and died on September 28, 2016. The incident occurred shortly after 1 a.m. on Rankin King Drive, near Summit Avenue and McKnight Mill Road. Authorities…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Lawrence Wallace

Male, age 22 · Spring-lake, North Carolina

Killed Sep 28, 2016 · 10 years ago

Lawrence Wallace, a 22-year-old male from Spring Lake, NC, tragically lost his life on September 28, 2016. The incident occurred in the 300-block of McKay Drive in the Spring Lake area, just before midnight. Wallace, along with another individual, was sitting…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Ronald Goodlow

Male, age 31 · Toledo, Ohio

Killed Sep 28, 2016 · 10 years ago

Ronald Lee Goodlow, a 31-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on September 28, 2016, in Toledo, Ohio. He was fatally shot on the 500 block of Austin Street, suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Despite being rushed to…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Temesgen Zerihun

Male, age 44 · Grove-city, Ohio

Killed Sep 28, 2016 · 10 years ago

Temesgen Zerihun, a 44-year-old Ethiopian man, tragically lost his life on September 28, 2016, in Grove City, Ohio. He was fatally shot in his car outside the Star City Inn & Suites motel. The incident occurred during what was described as a random robbery…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

David Fitzsimmons

Male, age 56 · Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Killed Sep 28, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the early morning hours of September 28, 2016, the quiet of a Coatesville, Pennsylvania, apartment building was shattered by the sound of gunshots. Inside a unit at 577 East Lincoln Highway, a grim scene awaited law enforcement. Responding to a report of…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Bobby Woods

Male, age 57 · Memphis, Tennessee

Killed Sep 28, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the late hours of a Wednesday night in the Orange Mound neighborhood of Memphis, a dispute escalated into a fatal encounter that claimed the life of 56-year-old Bobby Woods. On that September evening in 2016, Woods was on Pendleton near Deadrick when an…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Christopher J. Sparks

Male, age 36 · Nashville, Tennessee

Killed Sep 28, 2016 · 10 years ago

In a tragic and senseless act of violence, Christopher J. Sparks, a 36-year-old Caucasian male, was shot and killed in Nashville, Tennessee, on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 28, 2016. The incident unfolded as an apparent road rage encounter while…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Darius Austin

Male, age 32 · Jackson, Tennessee

Killed Sep 28, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the late hours of September 28, 2016, in Jackson, Tennessee, a dispute escalated into a tragedy that claimed the life of 32-year-old Darius Austin. A male, and father of four, Austin was fatally shot during an altercation on Dupree Street in the eastern…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Jamor Lee

Male, age 30 · Amarillo, Texas

Killed Sep 28, 2016 · 10 years ago

Jamor Durrell Lee, a 30-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically passed away on September 28, 2016, in Amarillo, Texas. He was brutally beaten to death by at least two men at Eastridge School Park. When officers arrived at the scene, they found…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Jeremiah Aaron Klinkhammer

Male, age 20 · Orange, Texas

Killed Sep 28, 2016 · 10 years ago

Jeremiah Aaron Klinkhammer, a 20-year-old male from Orange, Texas, tragically passed away on September 28, 2016. He was known for his playful nature, often pranking people as an April Fool's baby, and his love for hunting, guns, rapping, and foreign cars.…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Kevin Wade

Male, age 38 · Savannah, Georgia

Killed Sep 28, 2011 · 15 years ago

Kevin Terrell Wade, a 38-year-old Black man from Savannah, Georgia, died on September 28, 2011, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Publicly available online records about his death are limited, and much of what remains online comes from obituary…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Lenwood Hearon

Male, age 32 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Sep 28, 2011 · 15 years ago

Lenwood Hearon, a 32-year-old male, was killed on September 28, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois. His death is part of the recorded homicides in the city for that year, which saw over 430 homicides in total. The incident involving Hearon occurred during a period…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Antonio Blackwell

Male, age 26 · Baltimore, Maryland

Killed Sep 28, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the early autumn of 2011, the life of Antonio Blackwell, a 26-year-old Black male, was tragically cut short on the streets of Baltimore, Maryland. On Wednesday, September 28, 2011, in the 1400 block of East Fayette Street, Mr. Blackwell was the victim of a…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Aldrick Hamilton

Male, age 32 · Baltimore, Maryland

Killed Sep 28, 2011 · 15 years ago

In Baltimore, Aldrick Hamilton—a 32-year-old Black man—appears in the kind of public record that can feel both brutally direct and painfully incomplete: an entry that classifies his death as a murder under the Baltimore Police Department’s jurisdiction. In…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Dwight Montgomery

Male, age 45 · Baltimore, Maryland

Killed Sep 28, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the city of Baltimore, on September 28, 2011, the life of a 45-year-old Black or African American man named Dwight Montgomery came to an end. The circumstances surrounding his death prompted an investigation by local law enforcement. As authorities began…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Glen Hollmon

Male, age 23 · Detroit, Michigan

Killed Sep 28, 2011 · 15 years ago

A young man's life was cut short in the fall of 2011. Glen Hollmon, a 23-year-old male, died on September 28, 2011, in Detroit, Michigan. His death was recorded as a homicide, one of many that year in the city. Further details regarding the specific…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Clarence L Williams

Male, age 18 · Kansas City, Missouri

Killed Sep 28, 2011 · 15 years ago

Clarence L. Williams, 18-year-old male, Black, was killed on September 28, 2011, in Kansas City, Missouri, on an afternoon that ended in sudden violence near the busy crossroads of 26th Street and Prospect Avenue. In the city’s long, grim tally of that year’s…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Aaron Dominique Baldwin

Male, age 20 · Columbus, Ohio

Found Sep 28, 2011 · 15 years ago

On September 28, 2011, Aaron Dominique Baldwin, aged 20, was found fatally shot in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at his residence, where law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting. The Columbus Police Department handled the investigation, but…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Ernest Dixon

Male, age 26 · Tulsa, Oklahoma

Killed Sep 28, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the late hours of a September night in 2011, violence erupted in a North Tulsa neighborhood, leaving a young man dead and several others wounded. Ernest Dixon, a 26-year-old male, was with a group of men in front of a house in the 4200 block of North…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Kevin Garner

Male, age 54 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Sep 28, 2011 · 15 years ago

In a city that has seen too much violence, the story of one man’s death still resonates with a particular poignancy, a life cut short in a hail of bullets within the presumed safety of his own home. Daymond Garner, a 29-year-old Black man, was a quiet person…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Leslie Olivia Sheppard

Female, age 36 · Rankin-county, Mississippi

Killed Sep 28, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the late summer of 2011, the community of Rankin County, Mississippi, was shaken by the tragic death of 36-year-old Leslie Olivia Sheppard. A beloved female resident, Leslie was known for her vibrant personality and leadership qualities. Her life was cut…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Keith Edwin Houts

Male, age 30 · Montgomery, Alabama

Killed Sep 28, 2006 · 20 years ago

In the late morning of September 28, 2006, Montgomery Police Officer Keith Edwin Houts, a 30-year-old male, conducted a seemingly routine traffic stop on North Decatur Street. A two-year veteran of the department and a U.S. Army Reserves veteran, Houts…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Vernon Matthew Williams

Male, age 39 · Lakeland, Florida

Killed Sep 28, 2006 · 20 years ago

Vernon Matthew Williams, a 39-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on September 28, 2006, in Lakeland, Florida. Williams, a dedicated deputy sheriff with the Polk County Sheriff's Office, was killed in the line of duty. He had been serving the…

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Death by Force25th anniversary

Anthony Avojan

Male, age 21 · Niagara Falls, New York

Killed Sep 28, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the early morning hours of September 28, 2001, the quiet of a Niagara Falls neighborhood was shattered by violence. Inside a residence at 1814 Niagara Ave., Anthony Avojan, a male, was asleep in the living room, along with a married couple who were his…

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Death by Force25th anniversary

Jason Schwartz

Male, age 26 · Fremont, Colorado

Killed Sep 28, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the crisp autumn air of September 28, 2001, just weeks after the nation was shaken by the 9/11 attacks, a tragedy unfolded in the small community of Fremont County, Colorado, that would forever scar the local law enforcement community. Fremont County…

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Death by Force25th anniversary

James Gilbert

Male, age 28 · Norfolk, Virginia

Killed Sep 28, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the early morning hours of September 28, 2001, a distress call regarding a man threatening suicide set in motion a tragic chain of events in Norfolk, Virginia. Responding to the call were 28-year-old Norfolk Police Officer James B. Gilbert, a White male…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

Shontis Peak

Male, age 21 · Spartanburg, South Carolina

Killed Sep 28, 1996 · 30 years ago

In the late summer of 1996, a life was tragically cut short in Spartanburg, South Carolina, leaving a family to grapple with a sudden and violent loss. Shontis Devon 'Chontsy' Peak, a 21-year-old Black / African American male, was fatally shot on September…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Laura Kempton

Female, age 23 · Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Killed Sep 28, 1991 · 35 years ago

In the coastal city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 23-year-old Caucasian female Laura Kempton was building a life for herself. A student at the Portsmouth Beauty School with aspirations of becoming a model, she also worked at a local gift shop and an ice cream…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

George Raymond Keller

Male, age 61 · Woodburn, Iowa

Killed Sep 28, 1981 · 45 years ago

In the quiet, rural landscape of Clarke County, Iowa, the autumn of 1981 was marked by a tragedy that has lingered for decades. George Raymond Keller, a 61-year-old White male and a veteran of World War II, was found dead in his home near Woodburn in the…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Patricia Parker

Female, age 30 · Dade County, Georgia

Killed Sep 28, 1981 · 45 years ago

For nearly four decades, she was a Jane Doe, her remains discovered in a wooded area in Dade County, Georgia, on September 28, 1981. It wasn't until 2020 that she was identified as Patricia Parker, a 30-year-old Black female who had vanished from Chattanooga…

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Death by Force60th anniversary

Richard Bislich

Male, age 36 · Akron, Ohio

Killed Sep 28, 1966 · 60 years ago

On September 28, 1966, Richard Bislich, aged 36, was fatally shot during a robbery while working at the Red Head Gas Station located at 390 East Exchange Street in Akron, Ohio. Bislich was an employee at the station and was attacked during a nighttime…

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Death by Force80th anniversary

Annie Wiseburg

Female, age 76 · Aiken County, South Carolina

Killed Sep 28, 1946 · 80 years ago

Annie Wiseburg was a 76-year-old white / Caucasian woman living in Aiken County, South Carolina, when violence tore through the quiet routines of her life on September 28, 1946. In burial records her name appears as Annie Gilbert Weisberg, with her death…

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Death by Force5th anniversary

Jason Mendez-Ramos

Male, age 36 · Green Bay, Wisconsin

Killed Sep 28, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early autumn of 2021, the community of Green Bay, Wisconsin, was unsettled by a grim discovery. The body of 36-year-old Jason Mendez-Ramos was found in a wooded area on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus on September 28, 2021. The initial…

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Death by Force5th anniversary

Mark Russell

Male, age 56 · Parkville, Maryland

Killed Sep 28, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet suburb of Parkville, Maryland, a burst of violence shattered the evening calm on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Mark Russell, a 56-year-old male, was gunned down in the 7700 block of Harford Road. The shooting left him with life-threatening…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Christian Casillas

Male, age 20 · Oakland, California

Killed Sep 28, 2016 · 10 years ago

Christian Casillas, a 20-year-old resident of Oakland, California, tragically lost his life on the night of September 28, 2016. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. in the Elmhurst area of East Oakland, specifically in the 1900 block of Auseon Avenue.…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

William Chance

Male, age 46 · Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Killed Sep 28, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the early hours of a Wednesday morning, the quiet of a Coatesville, Pennsylvania neighborhood was shattered by the sound of gunfire. On September 28, 2016, at approximately 3:22 a.m., police were dispatched to an apartment at 577 East Lincoln Highway…

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Death by Force50th anniversary

Benjamin Chavez

Male, age 42 · Denver, Colorado

Killed Sep 28, 1976 · 50 years ago

On a late September day in 1976, the quiet neighborhood near East 33rd Avenue and Cherry Street in Denver, Colorado, became the scene of a grim discovery. On September 28th, officers with the Denver Police Department were dispatched to the area following a…

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Daveyon Johnson

Male, age 18 · Saint Louis, Missouri

Killed Sep 28, 2026 · this year

An afternoon shooting in the Baden neighborhood of north St. Louis left an 18-year-old aspiring athlete dead in the fall of 2026. Daveyon Johnson, a resident of the nearby suburb of Jennings, Missouri, was a student at Roosevelt High School, where he played…

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Gerald Williams

Male, age 36 · Miami, Florida

Killed Sep 28, 2026 · this year

Gerald Williams, a hardworking father of three known for his quiet and humble nature, was killed in a shocking daylight shootout on what should have been a day of celebration—his 36th birthday. His death on September 28, 2026, came a day after he was wounded…

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Amaure Dora-Lee Lynniah Harris

Female, age 18 · Kalamazoo, Michigan

Killed Sep 28, 2026 · this year

Amaure' Dora-Lee Lynniah Harris was a cherished soul with dreams for the future, a beloved mother, daughter, and sister whose life was just beginning to blossom. Born on May 23, 2008, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the 18-year-old was known for her indomitable…

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Amir Rahmon Gracy Sr.

Male, age 25 · Akron, Ohio

Killed Sep 28, 2026 · this year

Amir Rahmon Gracy Sr. was a fun and loving father of four who loved to joke and spend time with his family and friends. Born in Akron, Ohio, on June 1, 2001, to Sheronica L. Gracy and Ricky L. Taylor, Amir was a 25-year-old man who cherished his children with…

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Benjamin Ricardo Moreno III

Male, age 20 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Sep 28, 2026 · this year

Benjamin Ricardo Moreno III, known to his loved ones as "Nuhnuh" and "Rick," was a proud U.S. Marine, a loving brother, and a devoted uncle with an uncanny ability to make friends with strangers. Remembered for his humor, artistic ability, and skill as a…

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Cecelia Hargrove

Female, age 18 · Richmond, Indiana

Killed Sep 28, 2026 · this year

Cecelia Hargrove was an 18-year-old woman with a future ahead of her, known in her school days for her intelligence. In 2017, as a younger student, she participated in the Richmond Community Schools District Spelling Bee, an event showcasing the area's bright…

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Douglass L Walker III

Male · Buffalo, New York

Killed Sep 28, 2026 · this year

Douglass L Walker III, a father of two sons known to friends and family as DJ, Doug, or Tana, is remembered for the joy he brought to those around him and the positive influence he had on their lives. A graduate of Bennett High School in Buffalo, New York…

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Harvey Murray Crosthwaite Jr.

Male, age 61 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Sep 28, 2026 · this year

A respected and beloved retired Sergeant of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Harvey “Sandy” Murray Crosthwaite Jr. was remembered by those who knew him as a “gentle giant,” a mentor, and a hero. The 61-year-old man was born on December 9, 1964…

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Isaiah Earl Hosanna

Male, age 20 · Birmingham, Alabama

Killed Sep 28, 2026 · this year

Isaiah Earl Hosanna, a 20-year-old Black man remembered for his kind and funny nature, was a recent graduate of Hoover High School’s class of 2024. He lived in Hoover, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham, and worked at a local Jack's restaurant. Friends and those…

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Hayden Phillips

Male, age 28 · Smiths Grove, Kentucky

Killed Sep 28, 2026 · this year

Hayden Phillips, a 28-year-old Kentucky State Police Trooper, was a devoted husband, a loving father to three young boys, and a hero dedicated to protecting his community. Before joining the state police, Phillips served as a Glasgow police officer. He was a…

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Leonel Pavon

Male, age 53 · Baytown, Texas

Killed Sep 28, 2026 · this year

Leonel Pavon, a beloved 53-year-old husband, father, son, and cousin, was remembered by his family as a man whose life meant so much to those who knew and loved him. He was part of a close-knit Honduran family and lived with his wife, Luz Marina Aviles, and…

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