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Craig Deshields Jr.

Death by Force
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Craig Deshields Jr., a 28-year-old resident of Woodlawn, Maryland, tragically lost his life on May 19, 2015. The incident occurred during an altercation in the area of Talbott Street and Baker Avenue. During this confrontation, shots were fired, and Deshields was critically injured. He was transported to Sinai Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries the following day.

The Baltimore County police launched an investigation into the shooting, focusing on the circumstances that led to th ...Read More
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  • baltimoresun.com: Man shot Tuesday in Woodlawn dies
  • WBAL-TV: 2 men shot in Woodlawn area
    • Victim Details

    Craig Deshields, Jr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Woodlawn

    MD

    2015-05-19

    28

    Craig

    Deshields Jr.

    11/20/2025

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