2022 1
Mahsa (Jina) Amini, 22
A twenty-two-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman visiting Tehran with her brother who loved her family and her hometown of Saqqez.
2020 8
Riah Milton, 25
A twenty-five-year-old Black transgender woman.
Dominique "Rem'mie" Fells, 27
A twenty-seven-year-old Black transgender woman known for her vibrant personality and love of fashion.
Tony McDade, 38
A thirty-eight-year-old Black transgender man and member of his Tallahassee community.
George Floyd, 46
A father described by friends in his Houston neighborhood as a gentle giant, who had recently moved to Minneapolis looking for a new start.
Nina Pop, 28
A twenty-eight-year-old Black transgender woman who worked as a hairdresser and was known for her warmth.
Daniel Prude, 41
A forty-one-year-old man visiting his brother; his family had called 911 asking for psychiatric help the night he was restrained.
Breonna Taylor, 26
An emergency medical technician working toward becoming a nurse, known by everyone who loved her as the person who held things together.
Ahmaud Arbery, 25
A twenty-five-year-old former high school football player who went for a jog near his home on a Sunday afternoon.
2019 6
Atatiana Jefferson, 28
A pre-med graduate who was playing video games with her eight-year-old nephew at the time of her death.
Elijah McClain, 23
A massage therapist and self-taught violinist who played his instrument at the animal shelter because he believed it soothed the animals.
Layleen Polanco, 27
A twenty-seven-year-old Afro-Latina transgender woman who loved to sing and dance, who died in solitary confinement at Rikers Island.
Noa Pothoven, 17
A seventeen-year-old Dutch author who wrote a book about surviving abuse and the failure of systems meant to protect children, hoping her story would help others.
Muhlaysia Booker, 23
A twenty-three-year-old Black transgender woman who had spoken out publicly about violence against transgender people.
Dana Martin, 31
A thirty-one-year-old Black transgender woman.
2018 3
Botham Jean, 26
A twenty-six-year-old accountant from St. Lucia who sang in his church choir and was described by everyone who knew him as full of joy.
Antwon Rose Jr., 17
A seventeen-year-old honor student who aspired to go to college and who wrote a poem about what it felt like to walk through the world as a young Black man.
Stephon Clark, 22
A twenty-two-year-old father of two young sons who was in his grandmother's backyard.
2017 11
Scout Schultz, 21
A twenty-one-year-old Georgia Tech engineering student who led the campus Pride Alliance and was known for their commitment to their community.
Ally Lee Steinfeld, 17
A seventeen-year-old transgender girl described by those who loved her as sweet and gentle.
Charleena Lyles, 30
A thirty-year-old mother of four, pregnant at the time of her death, who called police asking for help.
Nabra Hassanen, 17
A seventeen-year-old Muslim student walking with friends after a late-night Ramadan service at her mosque.
TeeTee Dangerfield, 32
A thirty-two-year-old Black transgender woman.
Jordan Edwards, 15
A fifteen-year-old honor student and football player described by coaches as one of the most hardworking and positive young men they had ever known.
Ciara McElveen, 26
A twenty-six-year-old Black transgender woman.
Chyna Gibson, 31
A thirty-one-year-old Black transgender woman who was a member of New Orleans' LGBTQ community.
Keke Collier, 24
A twenty-four-year-old Black transgender woman who was a familiar presence on Chicago's South Side.
Jaquarrius Holland, 18
An eighteen-year-old Black transgender woman.
Mesha Caldwell, 41
A forty-one-year-old Black transgender woman who worked as a hairdresser.
2016 51
Philando Castile, 32
A thirty-two-year-old cafeteria supervisor at a Montessori school, known by every student as Mr. Phil; he memorized each child's name and food allergy.
Alton Sterling, 37
A thirty-seven-year-old father of five who sold CDs outside the Triple S Food Mart, where he was a familiar and beloved figure in the neighborhood.
Stanley Almodovar III, 23
A twenty-three-year-old pharmaceutical technician who dreamed of becoming a nurse and loved music.
Amanda Alvear, 25
A twenty-five-year-old nursing student who loved anime and had been video-calling a friend from Pulse moments before the attack.
Oscar A. Aracena-Montero, 26
A twenty-six-year-old who had recently made Florida his home, building a new chapter of his life.
Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala, 33
A thirty-three-year-old known by those around him for his warm and generous spirit.
Antonio Davon Brown, 29
A twenty-nine-year-old US Army veteran who loved to dance and aspired to work in the music industry.
Darryl Roman Burt II, 29
A twenty-nine-year-old described by friends as charming and full of life.
Angel L. Candelario-Padro, 28
A twenty-eight-year-old former United States Marine who had served his country and returned home to Florida.
Juan Chevez-Martinez, 25
A twenty-five-year-old who had come to Florida seeking a new life and was known for his dedication to his family.
Luis Daniel Conde, 39
A thirty-nine-year-old dental laboratory technician known for his professionalism and warmth.
Cory James Connell, 21
A twenty-one-year-old Valencia College student studying environmental science.
Tevin Eugene Crosby, 25
A twenty-five-year-old who loved soccer and was a devoted fan of Orlando City SC.
Deonka Deidra Drayton, 32
A thirty-two-year-old devoted mother and daughter, loved deeply by her family.
Simon Adrian Carrillo Fernandez, 31
A thirty-one-year-old who had been a steady presence in Orlando's LGBTQ community for many years.
Leroy Valentin Fernandez, 25
A twenty-five-year-old teacher's aide who loved working with children.
Mercedez Marisol Flores, 26
A twenty-six-year-old who was studying toward a career in health care and was loved by her family and friends.
Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, 22
A twenty-two-year-old with a deep passion for music and dancing.
Juan Ramon Guerrero, 22
A twenty-two-year-old college student who, in the final moments of his life, used his body to shield his boyfriend Christopher Leinonen.
Paul Terrell Henry, 41
A forty-one-year-old who worked as a medical professional and was known among his friends for his love of singing karaoke.
Frank Hernandez, 27
A twenty-seven-year-old described by his family as the heart of their home.
Miguel Angel Honorato, 30
A thirty-year-old construction worker known for his dedication to his work and his family.
Javier Jorge-Reyes, 40
A forty-year-old who had been part of Orlando's Latin LGBTQ community for years and was known for his love of dancing.
Jason Benjamin Josaphat, 19
A nineteen-year-old, one of the youngest people killed that night, who was just beginning his adult life.
Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, 30
A thirty-year-old accountant who, in the final minutes of his life, sent his mother text messages telling her he loved her.
Anthony Luis Laureanodisla, 25
A twenty-five-year-old remembered by friends as generous and kind-hearted.
Christopher Andrew Leinonen, 32
A thirty-two-year-old LGBTQ rights activist known to everyone as Drew, who spent his life working to create safe spaces for young people.
Alejandro Barrios Martinez, 21
A twenty-one-year-old who had recently come to Orlando and was building a life there.
Brenda Lee Marquez McCool, 49
A forty-nine-year-old cancer survivor and mother who loved to dance; she was at Pulse that night celebrating with her son.
Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, 25
A twenty-five-year-old known for his infectious smile and love of life.
Kimberly Morris, 37
A thirty-seven-year-old bouncer at Pulse who was fiercely protective of her community and made everyone feel safe and welcome.
Akyra Monet Murray, 18
An eighteen-year-old recent high school graduate who had earned a basketball scholarship to West Chester University; the youngest victim killed at Pulse.
Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, 20
A twenty-year-old who aspired to become a social worker and help his community.
Geraldo A. Ortiz-Jimenez, 25
A twenty-five-year-old remembered as warm-hearted by everyone who knew him.
Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, 36
A thirty-six-year-old who was devoted to his husband and his work.
Joel Rayon Paniagua, 32
A thirty-two-year-old who had been an active part of Orlando's LGBTQ community for many years.
Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, 35
A thirty-five-year-old remembered as a loving son and brother.
Enrique L. Rios Jr., 25
A twenty-five-year-old described by friends as someone who was always smiling.
Jean C. Nives Rodriguez, 27
A twenty-seven-year-old mother who was deeply loved by her family.
Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado, 35
A thirty-five-year-old who had long been a part of the fabric of Orlando's LGBTQ community.
Christopher Joseph Sanfeliz, 24
A twenty-four-year-old who worked in banking and was known by friends for his warmth and reliability.
Yilmary Rodriguez Solivan, 24
A twenty-four-year-old mother and wife who was devoted to her family.
Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34
A thirty-four-year-old community organizer who planned LGBTQ-affirming travel experiences and was known throughout the community as generous and tireless.
Shane Evan Tomlinson, 33
A thirty-three-year-old who was the lead singer of the Christian contemporary band Final Redemption, known for his powerful voice.
Martin Benitez Torres, 33
A thirty-three-year-old who loved to dance and was a beloved member of Orlando's Latin LGBTQ community.
Jonathan Antonio Camuy Vega, 24
A twenty-four-year-old theater arts student and aspiring actor with a natural gift for performance.
Juan P. Rivera Velazquez, 37
A thirty-seven-year-old who was a cherished member of his family and community.
Luis S. Vielma, 22
A twenty-two-year-old who worked at Universal Studios' Wizarding World of Harry Potter and was a devoted fan of the series; J.K. Rowling posted about him after learning of his death.
Franky Jimmy De Jesus Velazquez, 50
A fifty-year-old who had spent decades in Orlando and was known for his generosity.
Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, 37
A thirty-seven-year-old who was beloved by his family and friends.
Jerald Arthur Wright, 31
A thirty-one-year-old known to his family as a kind and caring man.
2015 12
Sandra Bland, 28
A twenty-eight-year-old civil rights advocate who had just moved to Texas to begin a new job at her alma mater, Prairie View A&M University.
Clementa C. Pinckney, 41
A forty-one-year-old South Carolina state senator and senior pastor of Mother Emanuel AME Church who had served in the state legislature since age twenty-three.
Cynthia Marie Graham Hurd, 54
A fifty-four-year-old branch manager for the Charleston County Public Library who had spent thirty-one years helping patrons and promoting literacy.
Susie Jackson, 87
An eighty-seven-year-old who had been a member of Emanuel AME Church for over sixty years and was known for her joyful spirit.
Ethel Lee Lance, 70
A seventy-year-old sexton at Emanuel AME Church described by her family as the pillar of their community of faith.
DePayne Middleton-Doctor, 49
A forty-nine-year-old admissions coordinator, pastor, and mother of four daughters.
Tywanza Sanders, 26
A twenty-six-year-old recent college graduate and aspiring entrepreneur who used social media to share poetry, art, and encouragement with his community.
Daniel L. Simmons Sr., 74
A seventy-four-year-old retired pastor who remained an active and faithful presence at Emanuel AME and across the greater Charleston faith community.
Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, 45
A forty-five-year-old pastor and high school track coach known for her deep commitment to mentoring young people and athletes.
Myra Thompson, 59
A fifty-nine-year-old Bible study teacher and devoted mother who had earned her master's degree in religious education.
Freddie Gray, 25
A twenty-five-year-old who had grown up in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood of Baltimore.
Walter Scott, 50
A fifty-year-old US Coast Guard veteran and father of four who worked in auto parts sales.
2014 6
Leelah Alcorn, 17
A seventeen-year-old transgender girl who loved art, reading, and programming, and whose final wish was that her death would mean something.
Tamir Rice, 12
A twelve-year-old boy who loved basketball, art, and video games, and was playing in a park near his home.
Akai Gurley, 28
A twenty-eight-year-old described by family and friends as a devoted father.
Laquan McDonald, 17
A seventeen-year-old who aspired to become an electrical engineer.
Michael Brown, 18
An eighteen-year-old who had just graduated high school and was days away from beginning college.
Eric Garner, 43
A forty-three-year-old grandfather of seven and father of six who was known in his neighborhood for breaking up fights rather than starting them.
2013 4
Renisha McBride, 19
A nineteen-year-old woman who knocked on a door asking for help after a car accident.
Pavlos Fyssas, 34
A thirty-four-year-old antifascist musician and rapper known as Killah P, beloved in his working-class neighborhood for his music and his outspoken decency.
Jonathan Ferrell, 24
A twenty-four-year-old former Florida A&M football player who survived a car crash and went door to door looking for help.
Islan Nettles, 21
A twenty-one-year-old Black transgender woman and aspiring fashion designer who had recently moved to Harlem.
2012 3
Jordan Davis, 17
A seventeen-year-old who loved music and was planning to join the ROTC and serve his country.
Rekia Boyd, 22
A twenty-two-year-old woman who was spending the evening with friends in a park near her home.
Trayvon Martin, 17
A seventeen-year-old high school junior who loved aviation, wanted to become a pilot, and was walking home from a convenience store with a bag of candy.
2011 1
David Kato, 46
A forty-six-year-old teacher and one of Uganda's first openly gay public advocates, who spent his life fighting for the dignity of LGBTQ people in a hostile environment.
2010 1
Tyler Clementi, 18
An eighteen-year-old Rutgers University freshman and gifted violinist who had just started college and recently come out to his family.
2009 2
Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado, 19
A nineteen-year-old gay young man from Puerto Rico who was known for his outgoing and joyful personality.
Oscar Grant, 22
A twenty-two-year-old grocery store worker, father of a four-year-old daughter, who was riding the BART train home on New Year's Day.
2008 3
Duanna Johnson, 40
A forty-year-old Black transgender woman who had spoken out publicly about violence she had experienced and refused to be silenced.
Angie Zapata, 18
An eighteen-year-old young transgender woman described by her family as funny, outgoing, and full of life.
Lawrence King, 15
A fifteen-year-old eighth-grade student who liked to draw fashion designs and was beginning to explore and express his identity.
2007 1
Sean Kennedy, 20
A twenty-year-old gay man known for his infectious laugh and his love of the people around him.
2006 1
Sean Bell, 23
A twenty-three-year-old who was shot fifty times by police on the night before his wedding; he is survived by his fiancee and their two daughters.
2003 1
Sakia Gunn, 15
A fifteen-year-old girl who identified as a lesbian, was active in her school, and was returning home from a night out with friends when she was attacked at a bus stop.
2002 1
Gwen Araujo, 17
A seventeen-year-old transgender young woman who loved anime, music, and the television show Sailor Moon.
2001 2
Balbir Singh Sodhi, 49
A forty-nine-year-old Sikh immigrant from India who was planting flowers outside his gas station when he was shot in the first reported post-9/11 hate crime killing in the United States.
Waqar Hasan, 46
A forty-six-year-old Pakistani immigrant who owned a grocery store and was known to his customers as a kind and hardworking man.
1999 3
Barry Winchell, 21
A twenty-one-year-old US Army soldier described by fellow soldiers as hardworking and dedicated.
Billy Jack Gaither, 39
A thirty-nine-year-old who worked at a textile company and was known by those who knew him for his gentle nature.
Amadou Diallo, 23
A twenty-three-year-old immigrant from Guinea who sold videos and CDs in the Bronx and was saving money to attend college.
1998 2
Matthew Shepard, 21
A twenty-one-year-old University of Wyoming political science student who loved theater and hoped to become a diplomat advocating for human rights.
James Byrd Jr., 49
A forty-nine-year-old who had recently returned to his hometown of Jasper and was an active member of his local community.
1995 1
Scott Amedure, 33
A thirty-three-year-old man who appeared on a television talk show to express his feelings for a friend, and was killed three days later by that friend.
1993 2
Brandon Teena, 21
A twenty-one-year-old young man who loved music and dancing and was building a life in a small Nebraska town when those around him discovered he was transgender.
Stephen Lawrence, 18
An eighteen-year-old Black British student who aspired to become an architect and was waiting for a bus when he was attacked.
1992 1
Marsha P. Johnson, 46
A forty-six-year-old Black transgender activist and Stonewall veteran who co-founded STAR (Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries) and spent decades fighting for homeless LGBTQ youth.
1989 1
Yusef Hawkins, 16
A sixteen-year-old Black student from East New York who had traveled to the Bensonhurst neighborhood to inquire about a used car.
1988 1
Rebecca Wight, 28
A twenty-eight-year-old woman hiking the Appalachian Trail with her partner, building a life together.
1987 1
Navroze Mody, 30
A thirty-year-old Indian-American man who was beaten to death by a gang that called itself the Dotbusters and explicitly targeted South Asian immigrants.
1983 1
Michael Stewart, 25
A twenty-five-year-old Black artist and model who was arrested for writing graffiti on a subway wall and died after being restrained by transit police.
1982 1
Vincent Chin, 27
A twenty-seven-year-old Chinese-American draftsman who was celebrating his upcoming wedding when he was attacked and beaten by men who blamed Japanese workers for automotive industry layoffs.
1978 1
Harvey Milk, 48
A forty-eight-year-old camera shop owner who became San Francisco's first openly gay elected official and spent his tenure fighting for equal rights for all people who had ever been told they did not belong.
1969 1
Fred Hampton, 21
A twenty-one-year-old deputy chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party who organized free breakfast programs for children and was building a multiracial coalition across Chicago neighborhoods.
1968 1
Bobby Hutton, 17
A seventeen-year-old who was the Black Panther Party's first treasurer, having joined the organization at age fifteen.
1965 3
Jonathan Daniels, 26
A twenty-six-year-old Episcopal seminary student who stayed in Alabama after the Selma march to continue working for civil rights and was killed shielding a sixteen-year-old girl.
Viola Liuzzo, 39
A thirty-nine-year-old Detroit homemaker and mother of five who drove to Alabama after watching the news coverage of the Selma march and felt she had to do something.
Jimmie Lee Jackson, 26
A twenty-six-year-old church deacon and the youngest member of his church board, who had repeatedly and unsuccessfully attempted to register to vote.
1964 4
Michael Schwerner, 24
A twenty-four-year-old civil rights worker who had left a social work career in New York to help register Black voters in Mississippi.
James Chaney, 21
A twenty-one-year-old civil rights worker and plasterer's apprentice from Meridian, Mississippi, who volunteered with CORE to help his neighbors gain the right to vote.
Andrew Goodman, 20
A twenty-year-old Queens College student who had arrived in Mississippi only weeks earlier to work on Freedom Summer voter registration.
Catherine "Kitty" Genovese, 28
A twenty-eight-year-old bar manager in Queens who shared her life with her partner Mary Ann Zielonko and was known for her lively, warm personality.
1963 5
Addie Mae Collins, 14
A fourteen-year-old girl who sang in the choir and was known for her kindness; she was found still clutching her purse after the 16th Street Baptist Church was bombed.
Carol Denise McNair, 11
An eleven-year-old girl who loved swimming and dancing and was the youngest of the four girls killed in the bombing.
Carole Robertson, 14
A fourteen-year-old girl who played in the school orchestra, was a Girl Scout, and was an honor student.
Cynthia Wesley, 14
A fourteen-year-old girl, adopted and deeply loved by her family, known for her bright smile and her love of music.
Medgar Evers, 37
A thirty-seven-year-old World War II veteran who came home to fight a different war, serving as the NAACP's first field secretary in Mississippi and organizing voter registration drives at risk to his life every day.
1955 1
Emmett Till, 14
A fourteen-year-old boy from Chicago's South Side who loved basketball and was visiting his great-uncle in the Mississippi Delta.
1954 1
Alan Turing, 41
A forty-one-year-old mathematician who invented the foundations of modern computing, broke Germany's Enigma code during World War II, and was prosecuted by the British government for being gay.