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Ra’Quan Darius Jones

Age 18

Wellston, Missouri

Didn’t get to see his GED

His mother, Crystal Reid, says he was loving, caring, ambitious, and respectful. “My favorite memory of him is his laughter and smile,” she said.

Known as RayRay by those close to him, he attended Francis Howell High School in St. Charles, Missouri. He loved playing basketball, baseball, and football. “He wanted to go golfing, but never got the chance,” Reid said.

Ra’Quan Darius Jones,18, was in a car and was killed when gunshots were fired on June 20, 2018 in Wellston, Missouri. His GED arrived a few days later.  

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Ricky Lamar Green Jr.

His children never saw him box

Avi Liam Franco

He loved to learn and explore

Jeremiah Ascencio

Last moments spent cradling his brother

Brandon Nathan Tyson

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Jayden Fondeur

His older brother found him first

Zyhame Kila Jones

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Elisha Amon Cole

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James Alexzander Shorter

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Ray Glasgow III

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Vicente Valero III

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