Dontais Gaines

Death by Force

On October 4, 2017, Dontais Gaines, aged 40, was shot and killed in Baltimore, Maryland. His death took place in the 1300 block of West Fayette Street, which has been a known hotspot for violence in the city. Gaines’ homicide was one of many that contributed to the rising number of killings during 2017—a particularly violent year in Baltimore, which ended with a record-high 343 homicides. This reflected an ongoing struggle to curb gun violence despite efforts by law enforcement and community ...Read More

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