Deaths by Force on September 30

Deaths by Force (492)

Death by Force10th anniversary

Jerry Vadal Colyer

Male, age 43 · Chesterfield, Virginia

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

On the night of September 29, 2016, Jerry Vadal Colyer, a 43-year-old male, was working the front desk of the Econo Lodge on Indian Hill Road in Chesterfield, Virginia. An unknown Black male entered the lobby, brandishing a revolver and demanding money.…

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Mark Anthony Graves

Male, age 47 · Danville, Virginia

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

On a Friday morning in Danville, Virginia, September 30, 2016, the life of Mark Anthony Graves, a 47-year-old Black / African American male, was tragically cut short. Responding to a call of shots fired at approximately 10 a.m., police arrived at a residence…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Charles Keeve

Male, age 49 · Hyattsville, Maryland

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the late hours of a September night in 2016, a life was tragically cut short in Landover, Maryland. Charles Keeve, a 49-year-old man, was found lying in the roadway on Muncy Road, suffering from gunshot wounds. The quiet of the early morning, around 1:00…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Xiaopeng Yuan

Male, age 23 · Syracuse, New York

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the fall of 2016, Xiaopeng Yuan, a 23-year-old male student from China attending Syracuse University, was found deceased in DeWitt, New York. His body was discovered on September 30, 2016, behind the Springfield Garden Apartments. An investigation revealed…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Lauren Tapia

Female, age 15 · Compton, California

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

Lauren Emily Tapia, a 15-year-old girl from Compton, California, tragically lost her life on September 30, 2016. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Lauren was shot in West Compton. The incident occurred on a Friday, and…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Barry Green

Male, age 43 · Old-town, Florida

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

Barry Green, a 43-year-old man from Old Town, Florida, tragically passed away on September 30, 2016. Known to his family, friends, and community for his warm personality and genuine kindness, Barry’s death came as a profound loss to those who knew and loved…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Jason Young

Male, age 33 · Sylvania, Georgia

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

On the night of September 30, 2016, the sound of gunfire broke the quiet on Hull Street in Sylvania, Georgia. When police responded, they discovered the body of 33-year-old Jason Young, a Black/African American male, in the carport of a residence. He had been…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

James Berkel

Male, age 45 · Mc-leansboro, Illinois

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

James L. Berkel, a 45-year-old male from McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away on September 30, 2016. He was born on September 28, 1971, in Alton, Illinois. The circumstances surrounding his death were tragic and involved a violent crime. On the night of…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Jarvis Jackson

Male, age 27 · Alexandria, Louisiana

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the late hours of a September evening in Alexandria, Louisiana, the life of 27-year-old Jarvis Jackson was tragically cut short. On September 30, 2016, Jackson was found fatally wounded from gunfire on Louisiana Avenue. The Alexandria Police Department…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Damion D. Wade

Male, age 21 · Columbus, Ohio

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

Damion D. Wade, a 21-year-old African American male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically passed away on September 30, 2016. He was born on March 10, 1995, in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Columbus in 2009. Damion graduated from Pickerington North High School in…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Thomas Gibson

Male, age 28 · Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

Thomas Cody Gibson, a 28-year-old male from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, tragically lost his life on September 30, 2016. Gibson was fatally shot in what was determined to be a homicide. The incident occurred at his residence, and the investigation revealed that…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Abel Salazar

Male, age 33 · San-antonio, Texas

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

Abel Salazar, a 33-year-old Hispanic male from San Antonio, Texas, tragically lost his life on September 30, 2016. Salazar was found dead inside a barrel at a home near Trumbo Road outside Loop 1604. The medical examiner determined that he died from gunshot…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Hector Vela

Male, age 25 · Dallas, Texas

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

Hector Vela, a 25-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on September 30, 2016, in Dallas, Texas. He was one of three Latino men shot in the 700 block of North Lancaster in Oak Cliff, Dallas. The incident occurred on a Friday afternoon, and Hector…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Julio Camacho

Male, age 44 · Dallas, Texas

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

On September 30, 2016, in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, 44-year-old Latino male Julio Camacho was fatally shot alongside 25-year-old Latino male Hector Vela. A third Latino male sustained injuries in the same incident and was transported to…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Cresencio Munoz

Male, age 23 · Phoenix, Arizona

Killed Sep 30, 2011 · 15 years ago

On the night of September 30, 2011, 23-year-old Cresencio Munoz III was the victim of a fatal shooting in Phoenix, Arizona. At approximately 11:20 p.m., Munoz was a passenger in a Chevrolet S-10 truck, driven by his cousin, when the vehicle was stopped at a…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

William Green

Male, age 26 · Durham, North Carolina

Found Sep 30, 2011 · 15 years ago

On September 30, 2011, 26-year-old William Alan Green was shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle in front of Building 12 on Dorothy Drive in the McDougald Terrace area of Durham, North Carolina. Green and a friend were parked in a small white car around…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Samuel Brooks

Male, age 29 · Cincinnati, Ohio

Killed Sep 30, 2011 · 15 years ago

On September 30, 2011, Samuel Brooks, a 29-year-old male, was shot and killed in Cincinnati, Ohio. The incident took place at 802 Oak Street, and Samuel Brooks died on the same day from his injuries. The Cincinnati Police Department, which responded to the…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Sammy Brooks

Male, age 29 · Cincinnati, Ohio

Found Sep 30, 2011 · 15 years ago

On September 30, 2011, Samuel Brooks, a 29-year-old male, was shot and killed at 802 Oak Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was found at the scene by authorities, who confirmed that he had succumbed to gunshot wounds. The Cincinnati Police Department took over…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Clifford Price

Male, age 58 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Found Sep 30, 2011 · 15 years ago

On September 30, 2011, Clifford Price, a 58-year-old man from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was found deceased in circumstances that pointed to a possible homicide. The incident was part of a larger trend in Philadelphia, where homicide rates were notably high…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Lanny Horwitz

Male, age 66 · Jupiter, Florida

Killed Sep 30, 2011 · 15 years ago

Lanny Alan Horwitz, a 66-year-old real estate mogul, was found dead in his Jupiter, Florida home on September 30, 2011. Initially, authorities suspected his death to be a suicide due to the position of his body and the presence of an empty revolver nearby.…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Paul Berches Stuckey

Male, age 47 · West-feliciana-parish, Louisiana

Killed Sep 30, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the early morning hours of September 30, 2011, Sergeant Paul Berches Stuckey, a 47-year-old male agent with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, was responding to a report of night hunting in a wooded area of West Feliciana Parish. At…

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Death by Force25th anniversary

Jermain Jackson

Male · Cincinnati, Ohio

Killed Sep 30, 2001 · 25 years ago

Jermain Jackson, aged 19, was shot and killed on September 30, 2001, at 2480 White Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. The incident occurred in the neighborhood of Hamilton County, and Jackson's death was classified as a homicide. The Cincinnati Police Department…

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Death by Force25th anniversary

Katrina Whiteside

Female, age 28 · Jackson, Tennessee

Killed Sep 30, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the late summer of 2001, the life of Katrina Whiteside, a 28-year-old African American woman from Jackson, Tennessee, was tragically cut short. On September 30, 2001, Whiteside was killed by gun violence in her hometown. The specific circumstances…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

Clifford Lee Cliff Nelson

Male, age 49 · Seeley Lake, Montana

Killed Sep 30, 1996 · 30 years ago

In the quiet mountain town of Seeley Lake, Montana, Clifford Lee Nelson, a 49-year-old Caucasian male, was a respected and beloved figure. A longtime teacher at Seeley Lake Elementary, he had once been named Montana's 'Teacher of the Year' in 1981. His…

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Death by Force40th anniversary

Christopher Boyle

Male, age 25 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Sep 30, 1986 · 40 years ago

Christopher Boyle, a 25-year-old resident of Los Angeles, California, tragically lost his life on September 30, 1986. His death was part of a series of murders committed by Michael Player, infamously known as "The Skid Row Slayer." Player's killing spree…

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Death by Force40th anniversary

Leon Gaines

Male, age 56 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Sep 30, 1986 · 40 years ago

Leon Gaines, aged 56, was tragically murdered on September 30, 1986, in Los Angeles, California. His death was part of a series of killings attributed to Michael Player, infamously known as the "Skid Row Slayer." Player's spree of violence targeted primarily…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Jesse Henderson

Male, age 49 · Wellston, Missouri

Killed Sep 30, 1981 · 45 years ago

On the night of September 30, 1981, Sergeant Jesse L. Henderson of the Wellston Police Department was on duty in Wellston, Missouri, when he encountered a fatal situation that would leave a lasting mark on the community and his family. The 49-year-old…

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Death by Force120th anniversary

Charles Russell

Male, age 35 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Sep 30, 1906 · 120 years ago

In the late hours of September 30, 1906, Indianapolis Police Officer Charles J. Russell, a 35-year-old man who had served on the force for five years, was on patrol with his partner, Officer Edward Petticord. Near the intersection of 24th Street and…

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Death by Force120th anniversary

Edward Petticord

Male, age 57 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Sep 30, 1906 · 120 years ago

On the evening of Sunday, September 30, 1906, Officer Edward J. Petticord, a 37-year-old male, and his partner, Officer Charles Russell, were investigating a drunken fight near 24th Street and Indianapolis Avenue. The officers stopped two men for questioning.…

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Death by Force5th anniversary

Thadeus Statum

Male, age 31 · Mableton, Georgia

Killed Sep 30, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a late September evening in Mableton, Georgia, the life of 31-year-old Thadeus Statum was tragically cut short. On September 30, 2021, Cobb County Police Officers responded to a call about a vehicle that had crashed through a chain-link fence on Blackhawk…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Carlos Rubio

Male, age 18 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

Carlos Rubio, an 18-year-old Latino, was tragically shot to death on September 30, 2016, in the South Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. According to the Los Angeles County coroner’s records, the incident occurred around 2 a.m. while Rubio was…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Phillip Cha

Male, age 27 · Northridge, California

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

Phillip Cha, a 27-year-old resident of Northridge, California, tragically lost his life on September 30, 2016. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Phillip Cha was fatally shot on that fateful Friday. The incident occurred in Northridge, a…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Ricardo Monterrosa

Male, age 31 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

Ricardo Ernesto Monterrosa, a 31-year-old Latino, was tragically shot to death on September 30, 2016, in the 8500 block of South Broadway in the Broadway-Manchester area of Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County coroner’s records, Monterrosa was…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Anthony Banks

Male, age 52 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago

Anthony L. Banks, a 52-year-old African American male, passed away on September 30, 2016, in Chicago, IL. The circumstances surrounding his death have been the subject of various investigations and legal proceedings. Banks' death was initially reported as a…

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Death by Force25th anniversary

Agustin Garcia

Male, age 24 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Sep 30, 2001 · 25 years ago

Agustin Garcia was 24 years old when he died on Sunday, September 30, 2001. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, he died of stab wounds. His death was ruled a homicide, and it is listed as a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department…

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Tayvon Moses Austin

Male, age 22 · Cleveland, Ohio

Killed Sep 30, 2026 · this year

Tayvon Moses Austin, a 22-year-old male remembered by his loved ones as a caring counselor to those in need, had his life tragically cut short just a week after his birthday. His family described him as a cherished son, grandson, brother, and nephew, mourning…

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Adger Luther Stamey

Male, age 44 · Anderson, South Carolina

Killed Sep 30, 2026 · this year

Adger Luther Stamey, a 44-year-old man from Anderson, South Carolina, was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. Born on October 1, 1981, Adger was part of a large family and was deeply cherished by those who knew him. He is survived by his wife…

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Andrew Thomas Brown

Male, age 34 · Fayetteville, North Carolina

Killed Sep 30, 2026 · this year

Andrew Thomas Brown, known affectionately as “Drew” to his loved ones, was a man with a lion's heart and a smile as brilliant as the sun. Born in Parkton, North Carolina, on August 12, 1992, he was the youngest child of Tammie and Thomas Brown. From a young…

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Christopher Serrano

Male, age 33 · Manassas, Virginia

Killed Sep 30, 2026 · this year

Christopher Serrano was a devoted and deeply involved father whose world revolved around his two young children. At 33 years old, Chris, as he was known, was a loving husband and life partner to Mayra Maturano. Together, they were raising their son, Chris…

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Dawn Estrella

Female, age 47 · Palm Coast, Florida

Killed Sep 30, 2026 · this year

On the night of September 30, 2026, a domestic argument in a quiet Palm Coast, Florida, home ended in the death of Dawn Estrella, a 47-year-old woman. She was killed by her husband in what the local sheriff later described as a planned and senseless act of…

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Dionne L. Culp

Female, age 50 · Kansas City, Missouri

Killed Sep 30, 2026 · this year

Dionne L. Culp was a compassionate and dedicated educator who spent her career helping the children of Kansas City, Missouri. Born on April 15, 1976, the 50-year-old woman was known for her supportive approach and her commitment to seeing students succeed.…

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Dorothy Washington

Female, age 70 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Sep 30, 2026 · this year

Dorothy Washington, 70, was a dedicated caregiver who, along with her siblings, devoted herself to looking after an older, bedridden brother in their shared Chicago home. The family resided in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on the city's South Side, a…

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Jamarion Xavier Patillo

Male, age 21 · South Hill, Virginia

Killed Sep 30, 2026 · this year

Jamarion Xavier Patillo, known affectionately to loved ones as “JJ” and “Big Boy,” was a lovable young man with a smile that could make you want to give him the world. Born on May 26, 2005, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, the 21-year-old from La Crosse was…

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John D. Donat

Male, age 58 · Houston, Texas

Killed Sep 30, 2026 · this year

John D. Donat, a 58-year-old former chef, combined his love for cooking with a deep desire to serve his community. He was known for his generosity, often using his culinary talents to prepare food he gathered from a local food bank to distribute to people in…

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John Lacy

Male, age 48 · Rochester, New York

Killed Sep 30, 2026 · this year

John A. Lacy was a man known for his big heart and a one-of-a-kind presence that left a lasting impression on everyone he met. At 48 years old, the Rochester native was a proud father with a deep passion for cars and a sharp sense of humor that could bring…

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Richard Lamot

Male, age 48 · Manassas, Virginia

Killed Sep 30, 2026 · this year

Richard “Ricky” Lamot, a 48-year-old man from Bealeton, Virginia, was known throughout his community as a devoted family man and a dedicated youth sports coach. He and his wife, Barbara, were raising two teenage children, a son and a daughter, who were both…

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Salai Biaklian Thang

age 18 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Sep 30, 2026 · this year

An afternoon of tragedy inside a south Indianapolis home ended the life of Salai Biaklian Thang, an 18-year-old student remembered as a beloved member of his family and the city’s Chin community. His death on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, left his friends…

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Veronica Tussey-Taylor

Female, age 59 · Bryan, Texas

Killed Sep 30, 2026 · this year

Veronica Dawn Tussey-Taylor was remembered by loved ones as a unique and unforgettable woman who was completely and unapologetically herself. The 59-year-old female resident of Bryan, Texas, was described as loving, wild-hearted, funny, fiercely independent…

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