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Darrell James Fortune

Case from Baton Rouge, LA dated Apr 12, 2015

Victim Details

Darrell James Fortune

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Baton Rouge

LA

2015-04-12

2015-04-12

57

Darrell James

Fortune

07/05/2026

1


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In the spring of 2015, the life of Darrell James Fortune, a 57-year-old man from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was tragically cut short. Known affectionately by many as 'Darrell the Plumber,' Mr. Fortune was found deceased in his residence on Hollywood Street on Sunday, April 12, 2015. An investigation determined that he had been the victim of a fatal shooting.

When law enforcement arrived at his home, they found no indications of a forced entry or any signs of a struggle having taken place. Th ...
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  • Darrell James Fortune, age 57 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • 78 homicides in 2015: Here is a list of where and who | Crime/Police
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