Melvin Avent, age 19

Lost to gun violence on December 29, 1999 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

UNSOLVED The victim was standing at the intersection of Luper and Mullins when a dark colored car came by. The victim was found shot to death at that intersection.

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