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Donnovan Clayton

Case from Troy, NY dated Jun 05, 2020

Victim Details

Donnovan Clayton

Male

Black / African American

Troy

NY

2020-06-05

yes

10,000

18

Donnovan

Clayton

07/10/2026

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In the early summer evening of June 5, 2020, the life of 18-year-old Donnovan Clayton was tragically cut short in Troy, New York. A Black / African American student on the cusp of graduating from Troy High School, Donnovan was walking home in the North Central neighborhood at around 10:45 p.m. when he was struck by a stray bullet. A patrol officer discovered him on the sidewalk near the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Swift Street. First responders performed CPR and transported him to Samaritan ...
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  • WRGB: 18 year old struck and killed by a stray bullet in weekend shooting in Troy
  • The Record: Victim in reported Troy shooting dies; stabbing victim recovering
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    I can't stop thinking about how hard this must be for Donnovan's sister, Jasmine. Losing a sibling i... ...Read More
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