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Darnell Mitchell

Case from Baltimore, MD dated Jul 16, 2014

Victim Details

Darnell Mitchell

Male

Black / African American

Baltimore

MD

2014-07-16

28

Darnell

Mitchell

07/28/2026

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In a tragic and bizarre incident in Baltimore, Maryland, 28-year-old Darnell Mitchell lost his life on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. The male victim was shot and killed while participating in a filmed test of a ballistic vest. The event took place at 2208 Cedley Street in the afternoon.

Despite wearing the protective vest, Mitchell was struck by a single bullet in an area above the vest. In a testament to his initial fortitude, he was able to walk to a nearby hospital for medical attention. H ...
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  • Mark-Anthony Ramiro, Maryland man, killed friend while shooting at bulletproof vest, cops say
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