Martavies J. Blake, age 21

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Lost to gun violence on April 7, 2018 in Rockford, Illinois.

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gofundme.com: Click here to support Burial Expenses for Martavies Blake organized by Katrina Caldwell

News sources:

https://www.wifr.com: UPDATE: Raheem King, Lakeacia and Teresa Kizart plead not guilty
Rockford Register Star: Prosecutor: Suspect had two guns, victims were defenseless in triple killing on Rockford party bus
Chicago Sun-Times: Suspect armed with assault rifle wanted in killing of 3 on Rockford party bus
Apr 7: Rockford Police execute search warrant at a home on the city's west side following deadly charter bus shooting
http://www.wifr.com/content/news/Charter-bus-shooting-leaves-3-dead--479049773.html
Rockford Register Star: Suspect at large after 3 killed in Rockford party bus shooting
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