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Dwayne Saunders

Case from Bronx, NY dated May 01, 2018

Victim Details

Dwayne Saunders

Male

Black / African American

Bronx

NY

2018-05-01

37

Dwayne

Saunders

07/09/2026

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On a bright morning in the Bronx on May 1, 2018, a violent encounter cut short the life of 37-year-old Dwayne Saunders. The fatal incident unfolded around 11 a.m. at the corner of East 209th Street and Perry Avenue in the Norwood section. Saunders, a Queens resident, was in the area to have his car repaired when he, accompanied by his girlfriend, crossed paths with his ex-girlfriend. The three decided to spend some time together in a nearby playground, a decision that would have tragic consequen ...
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  • NBC New York: 2 Dead, 2 Hurt, Including Teen, in Separate NYC Shootings
  • Gunman kills 37-year-old man in the Bronx – New York Daily News
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    It’s hard to imagine the pain Dwayne Saunders’ family must be feeling after such a senseless act... ...Read More
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