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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

Ta Quan Pinkney

Bright future; gone too soon

Kenwon Parker

A wide receiver, almost sweet sixteen

Jayvone J. Shackelford-Bishop

Friends together like Lilo & Stitch

Dontae Rodruis Drew

Always told mom he loved her

DaVonte Friedman

A bullet blocked his community activism

Yudjy Farly Cherubin

Youth deacon never will preach again

Caleb Logan Butts

Teen’s death left teachers, classmates heartbroken

Karlonzo A. Taylor

Teen dreamed of becoming a veterinarian

Erin Carey

Dreamer, football player, mentor, tragic death

Jaraius Terrell Gilbert Jr

Community helper, passionate athlete, American tragedy

Antonio Malik Douglas

Mom issues plea: End gun violence

Sandra Parks

Her dream, deferred. Her life, gone.

JeQuan M. Strozier

Basketball court dedicated to former player

Tihami Ayaz

Active light in community flickered out

Alexa Denice Montez

Her father’s “greatest gift,” he said

Isaiah Starry

Active life. Lively community. Broken bonds.

Alaina Joann Petty

Remained selfless until her last breath

Aric Whaley

He helped his neighbors shovel snow

Zachary Anthony Segura

One heart stopped. Another one begins.

Helena Freja Ramsay

A quiet person, an extraordinary soul