Going from Beating Others in the Knockout Game to Being Shot to Death by Homeowner

 

Demetrius Murphy, 15, a young black male, was recently shot dead by a homeowner in St. Louis, MO when the homeowner had reason to believe that Murphy and his 17-year-old accomplice were attempting to break into his home. Because of this, "The [homeowner] then got his gun and went outside to investigate the disturbance -- as Murphy reportedly started approaching him."

According to Colin Flaherty, Murphy has been identified as an individual who enjoyed playing the "knockout game" against whites and others. "Over the last two years, hundreds of people around the country have become victims. Some say over 100 in St. Louis alone. Some died." Interesting game.

Matt Quain Results of the "knockout game" left Quain with broken bones in his face The game is not simply played by individuals we might be tempted to call "thugs." Flaherty notes that "Last week, four members of the national Championship Alabama football team were arrested after three played the game two times, and the fourth tried to use a debit card taken during the attacks."

Murphy and his buds had been previously arrested for their alleged involvement in the knockout game against Matt Quain. We should also note that Murphy That attack was witnessed by a 13-year-old girl. The charges were eventually dropped because the girl never showed up to testify, most likely due to witness intimidation. After their release, they jubilantly posted their victory on their social network pages. For an indepth look at the creation of the knockout game, check out this website.

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