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Desean Chapman

Case from District-heights, MD dated Jul 27, 2016

Victim Details

Desean Chapman

Male

Black / African American

District-heights

MD

2016-07-27

28

Desean

Chapman

07/15/2026

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In the early morning hours of July 27, 2016, the life of 28-year-old Desean Chapman, a male resident of the District-Heights area, was tragically cut short. The incident unfolded in the 3200 block of Walters Lane in Forestville, Maryland, where police responded to a call for a shooting at approximately 6:30 a.m. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Chapman suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • NBC4 Washington: Arrest Made in Death of Man Shot in Md. Apartment Building
  • Arrest Made in Death of Man Shot in Maryland Apartment Building
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