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Michael J. Allen

Case from Nashville, TN dated Sep 19, 2014

Victim Details

Michael J. Allen

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Nashville

TN

2014-09-19

2014-09-19

39

Michael J.

Allen

08/01/2026


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On a September night in 2014, a burst of violence shattered the evening quiet on 41st Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee. Michael J. Allen, a 39-year-old Black man, was standing outside his residence with three other people shortly before midnight on Friday, September 19th. The friendly gathering was tragically interrupted when a white Dodge minivan and a silver Nissan sedan drove down the street and occupants from both vehicles opened fire on the group.

In the chaos of the sudden attack, All ...
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  • Nashville man dies after drive-by shooting - The Tennessean
  • Michael J. Allen Obituary 2014 - Terrell Broady Funeral Home

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