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On December 4, 2017, Vashawn Tate, aged 30, was shot and killed in the 7800 block of South Coronet Court in New Orleans. The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), with assistance from the U.S. Marshals, launched an investigation into the homicide. Shortly after, David Hester, aged 28, was identified as the suspect. On January 5, 2018, Hester was arrested and booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center on multiple charges, including second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons, and possession o ...Read More
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Vashawn Tate
March 28, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
New Orleans
LA
2017-12-04
30
Vashawn
Tate
Yes
11/14/2025
1
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I’ve been following the case of Vashawn Tate since it happened, and I keep thinking about the impa... ...Read More
09/09/2024
09/09/2024
I’ve been following Vashawn Tate’s case and the circumstances around his tragic death have reall... ...Read More
07/05/2023
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