Karmello Matlock, age 20

Lost to gun violence on April 13, 2024 in Blue Springs, Missouri.

Photo sources:

• Facebook
• Contributed photo

News sources:

• Apr 16: https://www.kctv5.com: Blue Springs Police begin next steps to solve double homicide at city park
• Apr 14: https://www.kctv5.com: Shooting outside Blue Springs South High School leaves 2 dead, 1 injured
• Investigation continues into deadly shooting at Blue Springs park
• KMBC: Police identify two men killed in shooting at a popular Blue Springs park
• 2 killed, 1 injured in Blue Springs shooting at Wilbur Young Park
• Gun Violence Archive

Also killed was:

• LaDronal Hamilton Jr., age 19

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