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Dion Givens

Death by Force
Case Description
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Dion Givens, an 18-year-old from Liverpool, NY, tragically lost his life on September 3, 2016. He was shot while riding in a car on Interstate 81 in the town of Salina, near Syracuse. The incident occurred when individuals in another vehicle opened fire, fatally wounding Givens. He was rushed to Upstate Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.

Following the shooting, a thorough investigation was launched by local authorities. Two men, Maurice Files, aged 30, ...Read More
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  • Syracuse Post Standard: Dion Lamar Givens's Obituary on Syracuse Post Standard
  • syracuse.com: Syracuse family seeks answers, justice for teen shot, killed on Interstate 81 in Salina
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    Victim Details

    Dion Givens

    Male

    Black / African American

    Liverpool

    NY

    2016-09-03

    18

    Dion

    Givens

    11/07/2025

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    I'm still thinking about Dion Givens and how his tragic passing has had such a ripple effect, not on... ...Read More
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