Detective Avon Barksdale

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fictional_character
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Homicide:_Life_on_the_Street:_The_Movie
gptkb:Homicide:_The_Movie
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Barksdale_Organization
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:The_Wire
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Violence
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Baltimore,_Maryland
gptkbp:character_traits gptkb:Ruthless
gptkb:Charismatic
Cunning
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:David_Simon
gptkbp:cultural_impact Iconic character in television history
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:species
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:Season_1
gptkbp:gender gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:has_conflict_with gptkb:Police_Department
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Detective Avon Barksdale
gptkbp:influence Baltimore drug scene
gptkbp:inspiration Real-life drug dealers
gptkbp:is_motivated_by Power and control
gptkbp:key_event gptkb:Death
Business expansion
Trial
Arrest
Conflict resolution
Cultural references
Public perception
Impact on community
Formation of alliances
Loss of territory
Media portrayal
Merchandising and media adaptations
Betrayal by associates
Negotiations with other drug lords
Confrontation with law enforcement
Fanbase and legacy
Power struggle with rival gangs
gptkbp:known_for Controlling drug trade in Baltimore
gptkbp:last_appearance gptkb:Season_5
gptkbp:legacy Influence on crime dramas
gptkbp:notable_quote " You come at the king, you best not miss."
gptkbp:notable_story_arc Rise and fall of a drug lord
gptkbp:occupation Drug Kingpin
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Wood_Harris
gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:relationship gptkb:Omar_Little
gptkbp:rival gptkb:Stringer_Bell
gptkbp:status gptkb:cemetery
gptkbp:tactics Bribery and intimidation