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Donte Saunders

Case from Manhattan, NY dated Feb 16, 2015

Victim Details

Donte Saunders

Male

Black / African American

Manhattan

NY

2015-02-16

22

Donte

Saunders

07/10/2026

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A 22-year-old Manhattan resident, Donte Saunders, a Black male, died in a violent incident on February 16, 2015. His death was the result of a brutal attack, prompting an extensive homicide investigation by local authorities. The circumstances surrounding his death were described as shocking and deeply saddening for the community.

The investigation into Saunders' death proved to be complex, with few initial leads. Authorities conducted numerous interviews and gathered evidence from the cr ...
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  • DNAinfo New York: Man Fatally Shot in East Harlem's Jefferson Houses, Police Say
  • Donte Saunders, age 22 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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