Malik Butler, age 22

Lost to gun violence on February 7, 2023 in Winnsboro, South Carolina.

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Also killed was:

Theron Byrd, age 23

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Nickname:
27 18LeakG 🖤

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Number of children:
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Personality:
27 Genuine & had a good heart

22 Loving. Good hearted manner some young man

21 Very respectful & helpful; great personality

18 I remember how much he loved noodles 🥹

19 Such a sweetheart and super talented! Love you forever ❤️

13 my boy love madden

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Occupation:
23 Rapper/Artist

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Workplace:
18 Studios

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Schools attended:
18 Fairfield Central High

9 Midlands Technical College

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Comments:
15 i will miss you & i love you so much - Shank 🖤

13 Malik. My heart is broken. You will always be one of my favorite students. Love Senorita Taylor

6 Heart is completely broken over you, we love you always!

5 You was & always will be my favorite coworker from McDonald's. Love you always, Angie

5 i love you man the fact im so emotional today

6 love my brudda still can't believe it yo manager / brudda - Cuban

2 I love you big bro 💔i wish shit was diffeeent

1 You were so talented and genuine. I wish things were different. Rest in Peace Malik.

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