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Deontra Gant

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Jun 20, 2015

Victim Details

Deontra Lajohn Gant

Male

Los-angeles

CA

2015-06-20

35

Deontra

Gant

07/06/2026

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Deontra Lajohn Gant, a 35-year-old man from Los Angeles, was tragically shot and killed on June 20, 2015. The incident occurred around 12:25 a.m. in the 1500 block of West Vernon Avenue in the Vermont Square neighborhood. According to reports, Gant was walking on the sidewalk when a vehicle approached, and two men exited the car, chasing him down before firing multiple gunshots. Gant was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:55 a.m.

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  • Deontra Lajohn Gant, 35 - The Homicide Report - Los Angeles Times
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