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Kevin Israel Ortiz

Age 18

Tulsa, Oklahoma

After holiday, death on Black Friday

He had regular deals on his Facebook page – besides connecting with friends, he sold video game consoles and tires.

Born on October 7, 2000, the 18-year-old was known for being full of life and always helping people.

On Nov. 23, 2018, Thanksgiving night – around 9 p.m., when families typically clear their tables of pies and other leftovers – Kevin Israel Ortiz was shot in the face in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on North Lewis Avenue. He died the next day. Ortiz was the 52nd homicide in Tulsa in 2018.

By Nancy Bowne · Age 17
Meet the Reporters

More than 50 gamers

LaVell Whittley Jr.

Loved his blue and white jersey

Derrick Smith

Gamer with a love of music

Justin Ameer Garner

Young man leaves behind big family

Ryan Amadeo Dela Cruz

Gone, two weeks shy of graduation

Eddyson Isidor

The game is over. Rest now.

Demonte Barbee

A fun soul, all about family

Ramon Enriquez Barragan

Born, raised, died in Garden City

Dijonae Amaya White

She made art and beautiful things

Joseph Anthony Pintucci

Blue eyes, dimples and chubby cheeks

Kameron Porter

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Taylor Nathan Talmage

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Jose A. Rosario Jr.

One hundred mourners honored him

Gabriel Jordan Early

Lost: “A child of exceptional intellect”

Benjamin Michael Workman-Greco

He’ll never get to marry Reagan

Ian Richard Olson

Life lost behind a sky-blue door

Clinton Howell

A daily trip that turned deadly

Da'quan Mahmund Albright

Never got to walk the stage

Chevy Jace Redus Christopher

Spent his final night with Grandma

Tony La’Vonte White

He had dreams with childhood friend

William Jacaree Edwards

Turned in his football jersey forever