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Deshawn Townsel

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Nov 21, 2022

Victim Details

Deshawn Townsel

Male

Black / African American

Los-angeles

CA

2022-11-21

23

Deshawn

Townsel

07/06/2026

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Deshawn Townsel, a 23-year-old man from Los Angeles, California, tragically lost his life on November 21, 2022. Townsel, who was homeless, was fatally shot in the face near the intersection of Vine Street and La Mirada Avenue in Hollywood. The incident occurred shortly before 2:30 a.m., and despite efforts by officers and paramedics to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:06 a.m. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's office confirmed that the manner of death was homicid ...
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  • MyNewsLA.com: Officials ID Man Fatally Shot in Hollywood - MyNewsLA.com
  • KTLA: Homeless man fatally shot in Hollywood
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