KOYA Memory Profiles

Delta State student found hanging near campus tennis courts — September 2025.

Unarmed 17-year-old shot walking home with candy and a drink — February 2012.

A child taken far too soon at a neighborhood park — November 2014.

Cornered and shot while jogging by three local residents — February 2020.

Beaten by officers during a traffic stop; died three days later — January 2023.

Shot in the back by a store owner after a false shoplifting accusation — May 2023.

Student-athlete found dead in water after a group outing — July 2026.

Stopped while walking home, restrained and sedated; died days later — August 2019.

Died under an officer's knee during an arrest — May 2020.

Placed in a fatal chokehold aboard an NYC subway train — May 2023.

Shot dozens of times by police after a traffic stop and brief chase — June 2022.

Congolese refugee shot in the back of the head by an officer during a traffic stop — April 2022.

Remembered by his family and community — July 2026.

Life cut short by community gun violence — July 2026.

Allegedly stabbed and drowned near his foster home; two teens arrested — July 2026.