Ed Tye

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Lost to gun violence on April 2, 1941 in Harlan, Kentucky.

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News sources:

• Apr 03, 1941, page 1 - The Lexington Herald at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com
• Ed Tye (unknown-1941) - Find a Grave Memorial
• Gun Violence Archive

Also killed were:

• Charles D. Ruth, age 26
• Oscar Goodin, age 35
• Virgil Hampton, age 42

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• Harlan, KY - August 9, 2022
• Harlan, KY - January 2, 2021
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