Dontais Gaines Murdered in Baltimore, Maryland age 40

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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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name

Dontais Gaines

Case Added

March 28, 2022

gender

Male

race

African-American / Black

city

Baltimore

state

MD

Date Found

2017-10-04

Age at Death

40

First Name

Dontais

Last Name

Gaines

Last Updated

10/27/2024

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