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Dorian Damiquez Harris

Age 17

Memphis, Tennessee

Joyful boy loved to smile, laugh

He was a joyful boy who loved to smile and laugh.

He liked to help the community, raking leaves and doing odd jobs for neighbors; the neighborhood liked him too. His grandmother recalls him enjoying himself as he helped move boxes at Top Stop Shop, the local corner store.

On March 29, 2018, in Memphis, Tennessee, a clerk at Top Stop shot Dorian Damiquez Harris, 17, for stealing an $0.89 wine cooler.

By Sophia McDermott-Hughes · Age 18
Meet the Reporters

More than 40 community volunteers

Yudjy Farly Cherubin

Youth deacon never will preach again

Zachary Anthony Segura

One heart stopped. Another one begins.

DaVonte Friedman

A bullet blocked his community activism

Jaraius Terrell Gilbert Jr

Community helper, passionate athlete, American tragedy

Dontae Rodruis Drew

Always told mom he loved her

Aric Whaley

He helped his neighbors shovel snow

Kenwon Parker

A wide receiver, almost sweet sixteen

Alaina Joann Petty

Remained selfless until her last breath

Caleb Logan Butts

Teen’s death left teachers, classmates heartbroken

Ta Quan Pinkney

Bright future; gone too soon

Karlonzo A. Taylor

Teen dreamed of becoming a veterinarian

Erin Carey

Dreamer, football player, mentor, tragic death

Jayvone J. Shackelford-Bishop

Friends together like Lilo & Stitch

JeQuan M. Strozier

Basketball court dedicated to former player

Isaiah Starry

Active life. Lively community. Broken bonds.

Helena Freja Ramsay

A quiet person, an extraordinary soul

Antonio Malik Douglas

Mom issues plea: End gun violence

Tihami Ayaz

Active light in community flickered out

Sandra Parks

Her dream, deferred. Her life, gone.

Alexa Denice Montez

Her father’s “greatest gift,” he said