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Lawrence homicide tally shows 2017 as unusual year
The Lawrence area faced four homicides in 2017 outside the city limits, including Eudora’s infant death ruled homicide by blunt force trauma and three Lawrence/Topeka area cases. Key incidents include a June 24 shooting at D Dubs Bar and Grill in Eudora, an August 13 double homicide in rural Lawrence, a September 2 Motel 6 shooting in North Lawrence, and a September 19 doorway shooting on West 27th Terrace. Authorities pursue charges and ongoing investigations while aiming for zero homicides in 2018.
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Lawrence
Drew Fennelly
Douglas County Sheriffs Office
Eudora
Wes Lovett
Baldwin City
University of Kansas
D-Dubs Bar and Grill
Ninth St
Bo M. Hopson
Hopson
North Lawrence
Third St
Cameron Hooks
Lenex
Hooks
Topeka
Kansas City
West 27Th Terrace
W. 27Th Terrace
Bryce S. Holladay
Holladay
Steven A. Drake III
Massachusetts
Ith
Leah Elizabeth Brown
Shawnee
Colwin Lynn Henderson
Tre’Mel Dupree
Dean Rayton
Brown
Anthony L. Roberts Jr
Henderson
Ahmad M. Rayton
Dominique J. McMillon