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Dexter Vantrese Peanut Fergusson

Case from Riviera-beach, FL dated Apr 14, 2021

Victim Details

Name

Dexter Vantrese “Peanut” Fergusson Jr.

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Riviera-beach

State

Date Of Death

2021-04-14

Age At Death

First Name

Dexter

Last Name

Vantrese Peanut Fergusson

Last Updated

06/24/2026

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Dexter Vantrese 'Peanut' Fergusson Jr., a 7-year-old boy from Riviera Beach, Florida, tragically lost his life on April 14, 2021. Dexter was affectionately known as 'Peanut' by his family and friends. He was a student at Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School and was described as a lovable and special child. On the night of his death, Dexter was fatally shot while he was sleeping in his home. The incident occurred following a dispute between neighbors, which had escalated earlier in the day. ...

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WPTV: Family, community members mourn loss of 7-year-old boy fatally shot in Riviera Beach

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Dexter Vantrese Peanut Fergusson

Case from Riviera-beach, FL dated Apr 14, 2021

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